Mario

Boy's name

Mario is a Spanish and Italian name derived from the Latin name Marius, meaning "male, virile."

Meaning Man
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 808 Falling
Peak year 1980

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Mario Lopez - Actor, TV host
  • Mario Andretti - Race car driver
  • Mario Balotelli - Soccer player
  • Mario Batali - Chef, TV personality
  • Mario Lemieux - Hockey player
  • Mario Puzo - Author, "The Godfather"
  • Mario Van Peebles - Actor, director
  • Mario Cantone - Comedian, actor
  • Mario Testino - Fashion photographer
  • Mario Vargas Llosa - Nobel Prize-winning author

Brothers for Mario

Boy names closely related to Mario

Sisters for Mario

Girl names closely related to Mario

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Mario

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