Marcio
Meaningof Mars · Portuguese form of Marcius
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,005 in 1986
6 babies were named Marcio in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Marcio you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marcio, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marcio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarcio first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1986, when it ranked #3,005. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningMarcio is a Portuguese form of Marcius, which means “of Mars”. Our records link it to Italian and Latin roots.
About the name Marcio
Marcio is a boy name of Italian and Latin origin meaning “of Mars”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-cio”. US birth records list Marcio for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 45 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #3,005 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Italian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.0 | 492,611 boys |
| 1980s | 4.6 | 215,983 boys |
| 1990s | 3.9 | 254,453 boys |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 262,467 boys |
| 2010s | 3.9 | 253,807 boys |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 280,374 boys |
More Italian boy names
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Unisex name: Luka · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Emiliano · rival, striving
- Boy name: Lorenzo · from Laurentum
- Unisex name: Giovanni · God is gracious
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Marcio
What does the name Marcio mean?
Marcio means “of Mars” in Portuguese, as a form of Marcius.
What is the origin of the name Marcio?
Marcio has Italian, Latin roots in our records. Other Italian names include Luca, Leo, Luka.
Is Marcio a boy or girl name?
Marcio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marcio?
Marcio ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#3,005).