Esteban vs Marco

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esteban

Boy #457 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#457
Total SSA Count
681
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie, Teb

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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
Nicknames
Marc

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esteban Rank #457
Marco Rank #387

Marco is more popular, ranked #387 vs #457 for Esteban.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esteban ___

  • Esteban Luis
  • Esteban Miguel
  • Esteban Antonio
  • Esteban Carlos
  • Esteban Rafael
  • Esteban Alejandro

Marco ___

  • Marco Antonio
  • Marco James
  • Marco David
  • Marco Alexander
  • Marco Luis
  • Marco Giovanni

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esteban

Alejandro Diego Mateo Valentina Isabella

If you choose Marco

Sofia Isabella Lucia Valentina Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esteban or Marco more popular?

Marco is more popular, ranked #387 compared to Esteban at #457 in the United States.

What do Esteban and Marco mean?

Esteban means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Marco means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Esteban and Marco boy or girl names?

Esteban is primarily a boy name. Marco is primarily a boy name.

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