Marco

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Warrior; Hammer

Background: The name Marco originates from the Italian name 'Marco,' which is derived from the Latin 'Marcus.' The name Marcus is associated with the meaning 'warrior' or 'hammer,' stemming from Mars, the Roman god of war.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#381
Total births
76,042
Most popular decade
2000s (57,447 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-77 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1910

Gender usage

99.6% male 0.4% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1910
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,589
Peak year
2005
Peak year births
2,117
Peak rank
#187
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
840
Recent rank
#385

Female

First year
1939
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,250
Peak year
1978
Peak year births
22
Peak rank
#3,388
Most recent year
2008
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#13,831

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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