Marco

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
From the Latin name Marcus, which means "dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war"
Pronunciation
MAHR-ko(Dutch)
MAHR-koh
MAKH-koo(Brazilian Portuguese)
MAR-ko(Italian, Spanish, German)
MAR-koo(European Portuguese)
Popularity
Marco is a common name worldwide. It is especially popular in Italy, Spain, and Latin America.

cartoon of the name Marco
Cartoon of Marco

Marco Name meanings & History

From the Latin name Marcus, which means "dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war". Italian form of Marcus (see Mark). During the Middle Ages this name was common in Venice, where Saint Mark was supposedly buried. A famous bearer was the Venetian explorer Marco Polo, who travelled across Asia to China in the 13th century. Marco is a masculine name typically given to baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Marco: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Marco:

M: Manipulative,Mommy,Memory,Mother,Maternal,Mushy,Memorabilia

A: Argumentative,Action,Aggressive,Assertive,Angry,Ambitious

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

C: Chatty,Curious,Candid,Choice,Clever,Copycat,Cute

O: Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized

Marco is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Marco Polo - Italian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia in the 13th century. Marco Reus - German professional footballer. Marco Asensio - Spanish professional footballer. Marco Antonio Barrera - Mexican former professional boxer.

2.) Marco (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: From the god Mars

Other Forms: Marcoh, Marko


3.) MARCO (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Popular Italian name derived from the Latin Marcus, a name of uncertain derivation. Most believe it has its root in Mars, the name of the Roman mythological god of war. Others, however, think it is from mas (manly) or from the Greek malakoz (soft, tender). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the four evangelists and author of the second Gospel, Mark. (MAHR-KO)


4.) Marco (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: (Italian) a form of Marcus. History: Marco Polo was a thirteenthcentury Venetian traveler who explored Asia.

Other Forms: Marcko, Marko


5.) Marco (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: (Italian) tender

Other Forms: Marc, Mark, Markie, Marko, Marky


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