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Marco is a masculine name used in Italian and Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Italian form of Marcus (see Mark). During the Middle Ages this name was common in Venice, where Saint Mark was supposedly buried." It ranked #370 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, italian form of Marcus (see Mark). During the Middle Ages this name was common in Venice, where Saint Mark was supposedly buried. The entry lists its usage as Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Marco ranked #370 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #370 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Italian) and that sit near Marco in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marco mean?
Behind the Name does not give Marco a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: italian form of Marcus.
Is Marco a popular name?
Marco ranked #370 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Marco a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Marco appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Marco — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
