Marco
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
Popularity over time
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
- •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
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Famous People
Marco Polo
Venetian merchant and explorer
Marco Rubio
U.S. Senator and politician
Marco Reus
German professional footballer
Marco Pierre White
British celebrity chef
Statistics
76,578
Total births since 1880
2005
Peak year
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