Marco

Marco is a boy name of Spanish / Latin origin, meaning Warlike; of Mars.

What Marco means

Warlike; of Mars.

Marco sits at 5 letters, and ends on a vowel, which tends to make a name sound open and carry well when called across a room.

Where Marco comes from

Spanish / Latin is a blended origin: the name is claimed by more than one tradition, which usually means it travelled, or that two similar-sounding names converged. Spanish names blend Latin roots with Visigothic and Arabic influence, and many are tied to Marian devotions or saints' days, which is how a single name can have several regional forms.

Marco is recorded as Spanish / Latin in origin. Browse other Spanish / Latin names.

How popular is Marco?

Marco is not in the current top 100 boy names we track. In practice that means a child called Marco is unlikely to be one of three in a classroom — the name is established and recognisable, just not in heavy circulation right now.

The character of Marco

The thread we file Marco under is courage and battle — worth following if that association is what caught your attention in the first place.

Themes: Warrior

Names like Marco

These share Marco's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Miles — Soldier; merciful.
• Alexander — Defender of the people.
• Cillian — War, strife; bright-headed.
• Liam — Strong-willed warrior and protector.
• Marcel — Little warrior.
• Marcellus — Little warrior.
• Marcus — Warlike; of Mars.
• Marko — Warlike; of Mars.
• Mars — God of war; the red planet.
• Mordecai — Warrior; servant.
• Owen — Young warrior; noble.
• Sasha — Defender of the people.