Marco
Marco is a boys' name of Italian origin meaning “warlike, dedicated to Mars.” It ranked #370 in the United States in 2025. The Italian form of Mark, forever associated with Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer who opened the Silk Road to…
how do you pronounce Marco?
MAR-koh
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what does Marco mean?
The name Marco means “warlike, dedicated to Mars.” It comes from the Italian language tradition.
The Italian form of Mark, forever associated with Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer who opened the Silk Road to European consciousness. The name also honors the patron saint of Venice. It is direct, strong, and carries the spirit of adventure and discovery.
where does the name Marco come from?
Wikipedia and Wiktionary agree Marco is the Italian form of the Latin Marcus, an adjectival form referring to the Roman god Mars — matching the existing "dedicated to Mars" gloss. One Wiktionary entry also ties the name to Marco Polo, whose own name traces to Marcus Paulus, from Marcus.
the history of Marco
The sources are silent on Marco's status as patron saint of Venice, but do support the long-standing association with Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #370 |
| 2024 | #387 |
| 2023 | #382 |
| 2022 | #371 |
| 2021 | #399 |
| 2020 | #393 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Marco?
- Marco Polo (Venetian explorer)
- Marco Pierre White (celebrity chef)
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what names go well with Marco?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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