Boy
Marco
warlike
About Marco
Marco embodies timeless international appeal with remarkable versatility across cultures and languages. This name travels effortlessly—pronounced consistently whether in Madrid, Milan, São Paulo, or San Francisco. Its compact two-syllable structure provides efficiency without sacrificing character or presence. Marco strikes an enviable balance between familiar and distinctive, recognized globally yet never feeling overdone in any particular context. The name suits diverse personalities and paths, adapting seamlessly from playground to boardroom. Parents appreciate Marco's low-maintenance quality—no spelling corrections, no pronunciation confusion, no awkward nickname defaults. It works independently while also pairing harmoniously with various middle names and surnames. Marco projects competence and friendliness simultaneously, suggesting someone both capable and approachable. The name carries subtle sophistication without pretension, making it appropriate across socioeconomic contexts and professional fields. For families valuing simplicity, international functionality, and enduring style, Marco represents an intelligent choice that serves a child well throughout all life stages while requiring minimal explanation or defense.
Popularity of the Name Marco
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | #970 | ||||
| 1920 | #999 | ||||
| 1921 | #997 | ||||
| 1922 | #967 | ||||
| 1925 | #920 | ||||
| 1926 | #989 | ||||
| 1929 | #991 | ||||
| 1930 | #938 | ||||
| 1931 | #884 | ||||
| 1938 | #986 | ||||
| 1943 | #940 | ||||
| 1944 | #929 | ||||
| 1947 | #840 | ||||
| 1948 | #958 | ||||
| 1949 | #852 | ||||
| 1950 | #769 | ||||
| 1951 | #714 | ||||
| 1952 | #665 | ||||
| 1953 | #719 | ||||
| 1954 | #670 | ||||
| 1955 | #675 | ||||
| 1956 | #645 | ||||
| 1957 | #642 | ||||
| 1958 | #601 | ||||
| 1959 | #540 | ||||
| 1960 | #550 | ||||
| 1961 | #537 | ||||
| 1962 | #449 | ||||
| 1963 | #437 | ||||
| 1964 | #425 | #223 | |||
| 1965 | #397 | ||||
| 1966 | #381 | ||||
| 1967 | #360 | ||||
| 1968 | #353 | ||||
| 1969 | #313 | ||||
| 1970 | #293 | ||||
| 1971 | #280 | ||||
| 1972 | #267 | ||||
| 1973 | #252 | ||||
| 1974 | #260 | ||||
| 1975 | #261 | ||||
| 1976 | #251 | #353 | |||
| 1977 | #242 | ||||
| 1978 | #243 | #228 | |||
| 1979 | #235 | ||||
| 1980 | #233 | ||||
| 1981 | #246 | #359 | |||
| 1982 | #228 | #322 | |||
| 1983 | #243 | ||||
| 1984 | #245 | ||||
| 1985 | #241 | #342 | |||
| 1986 | #246 | ||||
| 1987 | #243 | ||||
| 1988 | #228 | ||||
| 1989 | #234 | ||||
| 1990 | #226 | #314 | |||
| 1991 | #203 | #317 | #180 | ||
| 1992 | #198 | #187 | |||
| 1993 | #190 | #379 | #187 | ||
| 1994 | #184 | #340 | #326 | #186 | |
| 1995 | #179 | #392 | #189 | ||
| 1996 | #174 | #362 | #177 | ||
| 1997 | #176 | #359 | #370 | #184 | |
| 1998 | #181 | #342 | #326 | #208 | |
| 1999 | #191 | #312 | #321 | #172 | |
| 2000 | #181 | #344 | #304 | #375 | #177 |
| 2001 | #179 | #361 | #476 | #177 | |
| 2002 | #186 | #348 | #353 | #540 | #169 |
| 2003 | #192 | #333 | #477 | #191 | |
| 2004 | #191 | #333 | #256 | #380 | #191 |
| 2005 | #187 | #387 | #259 | #361 | #191 |
| 2006 | #206 | #339 | #295 | #467 | #197 |
| 2007 | #209 | #365 | #357 | #304 | #213 |
| 2008 | #224 | #332 | #287 | #383 | #219 |
| 2009 | #243 | #438 | #222 | #396 | #244 |
| 2010 | #264 | #445 | #314 | #475 | #242 |
| 2011 | #280 | #414 | #306 | #591 | #269 |
| 2012 | #272 | #403 | #297 | #393 | #294 |
| 2013 | #285 | #477 | #211 | #585 | #267 |
| 2014 | #310 | #415 | #210 | #375 | #316 |
| 2015 | #320 | #418 | #215 | #536 | #291 |
| 2016 | #326 | #413 | #216 | #439 | #294 |
| 2017 | #337 | #392 | #276 | #583 | #337 |
| 2018 | #360 | #427 | #367 | #473 | #310 |
| 2019 | #379 | #384 | #309 | #405 | #355 |
| 2020 | #393 | #480 | #223 | #672 | #373 |
| 2021 | #399 | #468 | #445 | #422 | #350 |
| 2022 | #371 | #442 | #422 | #386 | #415 |
| 2023 | #382 | #519 | #399 | #408 | #356 |
| 2024 | #387 | #561 | #349 | #436 | #379 |
| 2025 | #370 | #458 | #442 | #399 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Marco
Names Similar to Marco
Nicknames for Marco
- Mar
- Co
- Marc
- MJ
Famous People Named Marco
| Marco Polo | Italian merchant and explorer |
| Marco Reus | German professional footballer |
| Marco van Basten | Dutch former professional footballer |
| Marco Antonio Solís | Mexican singer-songwriter |
| Marco Materazzi | Italian former professional footballer |
| Marco Rubio | American politician and senator |
| Marco Pantani | Italian professional cyclist |
| Marco Belinelli | Italian professional basketball player |
| Marco Verratti | Italian professional footballer |
| Marco Asensio | Spanish professional footballer |
| Marco Pierre White | British celebrity chef |
| Marco Tardelli | Italian former professional footballer |
| Marco Simoncelli | Italian motorcycle racer |
| Marco Etcheverry | Bolivian former professional footballer |
| Marco Sturm | German former professional ice hockey player |
| Marco van Ginkel | Dutch professional footballer |
| Marco Fu | Hong Kong professional snooker player |
| Marco Scutaro | Venezuelan former professional baseball player |
| Marco Dapper | American actor and model |
| Marco Andretti | American racing driver |
Characters Named Marco
| Marco Diaz | Character from the animated series "Star vs. the Forces of Evil" |
| Marco Bott | Character from the anime series "Attack on Titan" |
| Marco Del Rossi | Character from the TV series "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Marco Siffredi | Character from the novel "The Eiger Sanction" by Trevanian |
| Marco Polo | Character from the TV series "Marco Polo" |
| Marco Beltrami | Character from the film "Hellraiser - Bloodline" |
| Marco Vassi | Character from the novel "The Stoned Apocalypse" |
| Marco Vermeer | Character from the film "Vanishing Point" |
| Marco Rocca | Character from the film "A Better Life" |
| Marco Salieri | Character from the film "Amadeus" |
| Marco Ruffo | Character from the TV series "Suburra - Blood on Rome" |
| Marco Pagot | Character from the anime film "Laputa - Castle in the Sky" |
| Marco Venier | Character from the film "Dangerous Beauty" |
| Marco Russo | Character from the TV series "Marvel's Daredevil" |
| Marco Dragic | Character from the video game "Red Dead Redemption 2" |
| Marco Abbott | Character from the TV series "The 100" |
| Marco Delgado | Character from the film "Coco" |
| Marco Alisdair | Character from the book series "The Lunar Chronicles" |
| Marco Bodt | Character from the manga and anime series "Attack on Titan" |
| Marco Rodriguez | Character from the TV series "Better Call Saul" |