Marco: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MAR-koh · 2 syllables
From Romance Marco (Italian Marco, Portuguese Marco, Spanish Marco).
- Origin
- Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- MAR-koh
- US rank (2025)
- #370
- US babies a year
- about 841 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Marco?
Marco was the #370 name in the US in 2025, given to 862 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 30% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #370 |
| England & Wales | #513 |
| Scotland | #278 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #417 |
| France | #544 |
| Canada | #383 |
| Australia | #247 |
How old are people named Marco?
Half of US adults named Marco are older than 32; most are between 19 and 61. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Marco
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Marco have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Marco
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Jorge
- Gustavo
- Sergio
- Alvaro
- Gerardo
- Mauro
- Dario
- Marcos
- Lazaro
- Dante
- Leonel
- Fernando
- Cristobal
- Javier
- Ricardo
- Renato
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Questions about Marco
How do you pronounce Marco?
Marco is pronounced MAR-koh.
How popular is the name Marco?
Marco was the #370 name in the US in 2025, given to 862 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 30% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Marco?
Half of US adults named Marco are older than 32. Most are between 19 and 61.