Paul vs Marco

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Marco

Boy #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American Croatian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#387
Total SSA Count
840
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Paul Rank #264
Marco Rank #387

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Marco more popular?

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

What do Paul and Marco mean?

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

Are Paul and Marco boy or girl names?

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

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