Marco vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marco

Boy #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Marco Rank #387

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #387 for Marco.

Is Marco or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Marco at #387 in the United States.

What do Marco and Paul mean?

Marco means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Marco and Paul boy or girl names?

Marco is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.