Marco

Boy's name

Marco is of Latin origin, derived from the name Marcus, meaning "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars."

Meaning Devoted to the god of war
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 840
Peak year 2005

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Marco Polo - Explorer, known for travels to Asia.
  • Marco Reus - Soccer player for Borussia Dortmund.
  • Marco van Basten - Retired soccer player, AC Milan legend.
  • Marco Materazzi - Former soccer player, known for World Cup.
  • Marco Belinelli - NBA player, won championship with Spurs.
  • Marco Verratti - Midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and Italy.
  • Marco Andretti - Race car driver, part of Andretti family.
  • Marco Simoncelli - Motorcycle racer, MotoGP competitor.
  • Marco Melandri - Motorcycle racer, World Superbike champion.
  • Marco Antonio Barrera - Boxer, multiple world champion in different weight classes.

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Name Variants

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