Marco Name Meaning & Origin
Marco
Origin of the name Marco:
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 might be from mas (manly) or from the Greek malakoz (soft, tender).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Comments and insights on the name Marco
Marco Antonio is a common double name.
- Personal experiences with the name Marco
It's my dad's name and he's so kind and sweet!
I had a boy in my English class named Marco Lopez. I liked to call him Marx, and he liked it! On the last day of sixth grade, I supplied him with paper bats and baseballs for a paperball tournament. So adorable!
My brother is named Marco! My parents liked it because it works in different languages.
- Nicknames for Marco
Marc, Marcos, Marx
- Meanings and history of the name Marco
- Famous real-life people named Marco
Marco Antonio Solis, Mexican singer and songwriter.
Marco Antonio Muñiz, Mexican singer.
Marco Antonio, Cleopatra's husband, as known as Anthony.
Marco Simoncelli, Italian motorbike racer
Marco Andretti, Indy Race Car Driver
Marco Reus,German footballer
Marco Polo, famous Italian explorer- Marco in song, story & screen
Marco Palmieri from the opera "The Gondoliers" by Gilbert and Sullivan
Marco Del Rossi: TV show "Degrassi: The Next Generation"
Marco Alisdair- novel "The Night Circus."
Marco, one of the main characters of Animorphs, K.A. Applegate
Marco Bodt, a character in the anime and manga series "Attack on Titan"
Marco Diaz, a main character of Disney XD's "Star versus the Forces of Evil"
Marco Valesini, main character of short story “Dagli Appennini alle Ande” from Italian novel “Cuore”