Marco

Marco is a boy's name of Italian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 840 boys in the United States.

Marco at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑː(ɹ).kəʊ/

About the name Marco

Marco belongs to the Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marco first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #174 in 1996, and in 2024 840 babies received the name — 75,703 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marco in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#174 in 1996
Peak year
2005
Babies named Marco in 2024
840
Total since 1880
75,703

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marco mean?

The meaning of Marco is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Italian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marco a boy or girl name?

Marco is a boy name. In 2024, 840 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marco?

Marco comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Marco?

Marco first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #174 in 1996, and 840 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Marco?

Marco is pronounced /ˈmɑː(ɹ).kəʊ/ (IPA).

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