Marco

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Marco is the Italian and Spanish form of Marcus, derived from the Roman god Mars, symbolizing strength and warrior spirit. This classic European name carries a sophisticated, continental charm while remaining accessible across many cultures.

Current Popularity

#370 for boys

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #370, likely #293 to #447

↗Less common now

Popularity over time

191019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 870. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 1,257
  • 2012: 1,304
  • 2013: 1,216
  • 2014: 1,129
  • 2015: 1,086
  • 2016: 1,063
  • 2017: 1,010
  • 2018: 918
  • 2019: 831
  • 2020: 786
  • 2021: 786
  • 2022: 878
  • 2023: 836
  • 2024: 843
  • 2025: 862
  • 2026 (projected): 870

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Marc, Mark, Marky, Mars
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
  • •Popular across Europe and Latin America with consistent pronunciation
  • •Strong international appeal without feeling overly exotic
  • •Works well in both professional and casual settings

Famous People

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Marco Polo

Venetian merchant and explorer

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Marco Rubio

U.S. Senator and politician

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Marco Reus

German professional footballer

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Marco Pierre White

British celebrity chef

Statistics

76,578

Total births since 1880

2005

Peak year

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