Danilo vs Mariano

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danilo

Boy #1,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Croatian Serbian Montenegrin Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,096
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dani, Dan

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Mariano

Boy #1,150 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the gens Maria, manly"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Argentine Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,150
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mario, Mari, Nano

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Popularity Comparison

Danilo Rank #1,096
Mariano Rank #1,150

Danilo is more popular, ranked #1096 vs #1150 for Mariano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danilo ___

  • Danilo Marco
  • Danilo Luca
  • Danilo Rafael
  • Danilo Antonio
  • Danilo Matteo
  • Danilo Giovanni

Mariano ___

  • Mariano José
  • Mariano Antonio
  • Mariano Luis
  • Mariano Carlos
  • Mariano Rafael
  • Mariano Sebastián

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danilo

Marco Lucia Rafael Isabella Matteo

If you choose Mariano

Luciana Valentina Santiago Emilio Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danilo or Mariano more popular?

Danilo is more popular, ranked #1096 compared to Mariano at #1150 in the United States.

What do Danilo and Mariano mean?

Danilo means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Mariano means "of the gens Maria, manly" (Latin origin).

Are Danilo and Mariano boy or girl names?

Danilo is primarily a boy name. Mariano is primarily a boy name.

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