Marco vs Alessandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marco

Boy #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #550 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Marco Rank #387

Alessandro Rank #550

Marco is more popular, ranked #387 vs #550 for Alessandro.

Is Marco or Alessandro more popular?

Marco is more popular, ranked #387 compared to Alessandro at #550 in the United States.

What do Marco and Alessandro mean?

Marco means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Alessandro means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Marco and Alessandro boy or girl names?

Marco is primarily a boy name. Alessandro is primarily a boy name.