Mario Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Mario

Mario Name Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: mar-ee-oh
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Mario Name Meaning

The name Mario is often associated with strength, bravery, and courage, reflecting the meaning of “warrior”.

Origins of the Name Mario

The name Mario is a form of the name Marius, which is of Latin origin. The name Marius means “warrior” or “man of war”. It was a popular name among the ancient Romans and was used by several prominent figures in Roman history.

Popularity of the Name Mario

Mario has been a popular name in many Spanish and Italian-speaking countries for many years. In recent years, the name has gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States.

Final Thoughts on the Name Mario

If you know a Mario, you know someone who is not afraid of a challenge. They are likely fearless and bold, always ready to take on the next big adventure.

With a name like Mario, you were born to be a hero! Whether it’s saving the princess in a video game or standing up for what’s right in real life, Marios are natural leaders who are always ready to save the day.

So if you’re ever in need of a hero, just look for a Mario. They are sure to have the bravery and courage you need to overcome any obstacle. And with their charming and playful personality, they’ll keep you entertained and smiling along the way.

Mario Name Popularity

How popular is the name Mario? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	315	30	0.0085%
1911	333	33	0.0089%
1912	268	131	0.026%
1913	281	151	0.0266%
1914	250	259	0.0372%
1915	253	326	0.0359%
1916	250	357	0.037%
1917	262	334	0.0334%
1918	283	326	0.0304%
1919	278	328	0.0313%
1920	271	381	0.0343%
1921	249	475	0.0415%
1922	268	410	0.0368%
1923	249	473	0.0422%
1924	259	442	0.0381%
1925	253	475	0.042%
1926	246	495	0.045%
1927	255	472	0.0426%
1928	258	451	0.0422%
1929	261	423	0.0408%
1930	259	429	0.0411%
1931	274	364	0.0369%
1932	288	322	0.0326%
1933	296	290	0.0311%
1934	304	277	0.0287%
1935	302	283	0.0291%
1936	307	265	0.0275%
1937	314	251	0.0255%
1938	312	270	0.0264%
1939	351	217	0.0213%
1940	320	270	0.0254%
1941	342	248	0.022%
1942	341	275	0.0218%
1943	328	306	0.0234%
1944	319	314	0.0253%
1945	314	323	0.0265%
1946	322	361	0.0245%
1947	304	480	0.0288%
1948	265	583	0.0365%
1949	275	561	0.0349%
1950	248	698	0.0434%
1951	225	815	0.0481%
1952	213	908	0.052%
1953	218	922	0.0521%
1954	213	1,024	0.056%
1955	222	1,024	0.0557%
1956	214	1,163	0.0616%
1957	225	1,115	0.0579%
1958	226	1,135	0.0601%
1959	232	1,147	0.0604%
1960	214	1,282	0.0677%
1961	218	1,251	0.0663%
1962	214	1,264	0.0688%
1963	213	1,283	0.0715%
1964	208	1,307	0.0743%
1965	198	1,246	0.0762%
1966	193	1,236	0.0792%
1967	187	1,262	0.0832%
1968	186	1,315	0.0876%
1969	172	1,590	0.1032%
1970	159	1,875	0.1178%
1971	154	1,868	0.1243%
1972	139	1,900	0.1395%
1973	129	1,998	0.1541%
1974	128	2,041	0.157%
1975	125	2,033	0.1582%
1976	130	2,013	0.1562%
1977	128	2,103	0.156%
1978	115	2,194	0.1632%
1979	103	2,679	0.19%
1980	103	2,925	0.2001%
1981	109	2,701	0.1837%
1982	109	2,637	0.1765%
1983	115	2,353	0.1595%
1984	116	2,336	0.157%
1985	117	2,397	0.1579%
1986	112	2,454	0.1626%
1987	108	2,714	0.1778%
1988	106	2,863	0.1837%
1989	116	2,813	0.1743%
1990	119	2,810	0.1695%
1991	127	2,554	0.1567%
1992	128	2,611	0.1636%
1993	139	2,453	0.1573%
1994	142	2,457	0.1601%
1995	148	2,370	0.1573%
1996	147	2,342	0.1564%
1997	150	2,284	0.1544%
1998	151	2,241	0.1497%
1999	163	2,272	0.1517%
2000	167	2,317	0.1517%
2001	170	2,196	0.1457%
2002	171	2,249	0.1501%
2003	169	2,337	0.1536%
2004	178	2,242	0.1471%
2005	179	2,282	0.1493%
2006	178	2,277	0.1454%
2007	180	2,270	0.1439%
2008	184	2,150	0.1391%
2009	198	1,923	0.1287%
2010	208	1,692	0.1174%
2011	225	1,579	0.1108%
2012	250	1,427	0.1001%
2013	251	1,406	0.0988%
2014	266	1,347	0.0925%
2015	280	1,269	0.0872%
2016	305	1,131	0.0784%
2017	303	1,107	0.0793%
2018	321	994	0.0723%
2019	314	1,011	0.0747%
2020	328	961	0.0755%
2021	345	907	0.0742%
2022	366	865	0.0656%
2023	402	760	0.0587%

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Data via SSA.gov.

Names Like Mario

If you like Mario, you’ll love these other names like Mario.

What names are variants of Mario?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Mario.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Marianus	Manly	Spanish
Marius	Manly; dedicated to Mars	Latin
Meirion	Manly	Latin

What names sound like Mario?

If you like how Mario sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Mario.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Mareo	Rare, uncommon	Japanese
Maro	Myself	Japanese
Maurio	Dark-skinned, Moorish	Latin
Morio	Forest boy	Japanese

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