| Meaning | belonging to Marius, warlike |
| Origin | Italian, Latin, Roman, Spanish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Mar-i-ano |
About Mariano
Warmth radiates from this name like Mediterranean sunshine. There's a lyrical quality to its pronunciation, each syllable flowing into the next with musical ease. The name brings to mind passion, creativity, and a zest for life—qualities many parents hope to see flourish in their children. Its romantic sound doesn't diminish its strength; rather, it suggests someone comfortable with both emotion and action.
The name carries itself well in various contexts, from family gatherings to formal introductions, never feeling out of place. It honors cultural heritage beautifully while remaining accessible to diverse communities. The rhythm of the name—that distinctive four-syllable pattern—gives it a completeness that shorter names sometimes lack.
Parents who choose this name often value expressiveness and aren't afraid of selections that carry emotional resonance. It's a name that invites smiles and positive associations.
Variations of Name Mariano
| Marian |
| Marius |
| Marianno |
Names Similar to Mariano
| Michael |
| Matthew |
| Mark |
| Maxwell |
| Martin |
| Miles |
| Mason |
| Malcolm |
| Marshall |
| Mitchell |
| Marcus |
| Maddox |
Nicknames for Mariano
| Mari |
| Ano |
| Mar |
| Rio |
| Marty |
Famous People Named Mariano
| Mariano Rivera | Panamanian-American former baseball pitcher |
| Mariano Rajoy | Spanish politician, former Prime Minister of Spain |
| Mariano Di Vaio | Italian fashion blogger and entrepreneur |
| Mariano Barreto | Portuguese football coach |
| Mariano Pavone | Argentine professional footballer |
| Mariano Izco | Argentine-Italian professional footballer |
| Mariano Pernía | Spanish former professional footballer |
| Mariano Santos | Filipino radio personality |
| Mariano Vargas | Costa Rican Olympic sprinter |
| Mariano Messera | Argentine football coach and former player |
| Mariano Andújar | Argentine professional footballer |
| Mariano González | Uruguayan footballer |
| Mariano Hinojal | Spanish footballer |
| Mariano Martínez | Argentine actor and singer |
| Mariano Ortega | Spanish handball coach and former player |
| Mariano Mores | Argentine tango composer and pianist |
| Mariano Otero | Mexican actor |
| Mariano Pavez | Chilean footballer |
| Mariano Trujillo | Mexican former professional footballer |
| Mariano Rigillo | Italian actor |
Characters Named Mariano
| Mariano Adams | character from the novel "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón |
| Mariano Cantero | character from the TV series "Rebelde Way" |
| Mariano Cordero | character from the TV series "Verano del '98" |
| Mariano de la Vega | character from the TV series "Zorro - La Espada y la Rosa" |
| Mariano Gómez | character from the film "El Secreto de Sus Ojos" |
| Mariano Martinez | character from the TV series "Floricienta" |
| Mariano Osorio | character from the TV series "Los Serrano" |
| Mariano Palacios | character from the TV series "Alguien te Mira" |
| Mariano Sanz | character from the TV series "Física o Química" |
| Mariano Silva | character from the film "Nine Queens" - "Nueve Reinas" |
| Mariano Sánchez | character from the TV series "Los Hombres de Paco" |
| Mariano Torres | character from the TV series "Los Simuladores" |