Marco
dedicated to Mars / warlike (Latin)
Marco is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 252, with 29,531 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
dedicated to Mars / warlike (Latin)
Derived from the ancient Roman praenomen Marcus, Marco entered the Philippines through Spanish colonial Catholic naming traditions. It remains widely used across the country both as a classic Hispanic name and a modern, internationally recognized name.
Marco is the Spanish and Italian form of the Latin name Marcus, historically associated with Mars, the Roman god of war, and Saint Mark the Evangelist.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common as a standalone first name or in compound names like Marco Antonio, John Marco, or Mark Marco. Common nicknames include Mac, Macoy, or Macky.
Related forms
- Mark English
- Marcus Latin
- Marcos Spanish
- Marc French
Would your family give Marco?
Mark it if your family would give this first name. The count is for 2026 on this site. It is not the civil registry, and it is not babies registered in 2024. One browser can choose a name once in the year.
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Marco with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Marco with two Filipino surnames?
Marco is the given name. The full name is Marco + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Marco a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Marco is number 252, with 29,531 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.