Francisco vs Mario

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
808
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Francisco Rank #307
Mario Rank #399

Francisco is more popular, ranked #307 vs #399 for Mario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Francisco ___

  • Francisco Jose
  • Francisco Antonio
  • Francisco Miguel
  • Francisco David
  • Francisco Luis

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Francisco

Isabella Sofia Catalina Miguel Alejandro

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Francisco or Mario more popular?

Francisco is more popular, ranked #307 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Francisco and Mario mean?

Francisco means "Free man, Frenchman". Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Francisco and Mario boy or girl names?

Francisco is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.

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