What does Marco mean?
Marco means “Warlike”. It is a boy name of Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish – see more Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #3740 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Marco
The Travels of Marco Polo (written around 1298) introduced medieval Europe to China and Asia, and its author Marco Polo (1254-1324) is the most famous bearer of this Italian name. Marco comes from Latin Marcus, perhaps from Mars. It is also the Italian form of Mark, the Gospel writer.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Marco has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 3 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Marco with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
5Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): M=13 + A=1 + R=18 + C=3 + O=15 = 50. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 0 = 5. Result: 5.
Favorite colour
BlueThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Marco has lucky number 5, so the colour is Blue.
Star sign
AriesOnly the first letter counts (M). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Marco
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Marco. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Marco
Partner names that match Marco by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Marco + Olivia = Marvia · Marco + Emma = Marma · Marco + Amelia = Marlia · Marco + Anika = Marka
Sibling names for Marco
Names that sit well next to Marco: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Marco
If Marco is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Marco (warlike).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Marco mean?
Marco means “Warlike” and is of Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish origin.
What is the origin of Marco?
In our collection Marco is listed as a name of Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Marco a boy or a girl name?
Marco is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Marco?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Marco is 5, with the star sign Aries. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Marco?
Marco has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Marco?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Marco include Ma, Mar, Marc, Rco, Mary, Marie.
Which names have a similar meaning to Marco?
Names with a related meaning include Mario, Marcos, Marek, Martin, Marijana, Margus.