Mario: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Mario · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Mario: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Of Mars, manly»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Latin
Popularity
80 out of 100
Where Mario is popular
- AlbaniaPopular
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Mario
Mario draws on Latin tradition and is generally taken to mean "Of Mars, manly." As a boy's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced Mario and carries 2 syllables. Mario is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Mario is a well-loved favorite, scoring 80 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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FAQ
What does the name Mario mean?+
The name Mario means "Of Mars, manly".
What is the origin of the name Mario?+
Mario is a name of Latin origin.
Is Mario a girl or boy name?+
Mario is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Mario?+
Mario is pronounced Mario (2 syllables).
Is Mario a popular name?+
Mario is a well-loved favorite, scoring 80 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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