Marco vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Marco Rank #387
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #387 for Marco.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marco ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marco

Sofia Isabella Lucia Valentina Luca

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marco or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Marco at #387 in the United States.

What do Marco and Theodore mean?

Marco means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Marco and Theodore boy or girl names?

Marco is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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