Mario vs Pablo

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

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Pablo

Boy #407 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#407
Total SSA Count
794
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pab, Pablito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mario Rank #399
Pablo Rank #407

Mario is more popular, ranked #399 vs #407 for Pablo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mario ___

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

Pablo ___

  • Pablo Antonio
  • Pablo Luis
  • Pablo Miguel
  • Pablo Rafael
  • Pablo Alejandro
  • Pablo Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

If you choose Pablo

Sofia Carmen Miguel Lucia Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mario or Pablo more popular?

Mario is more popular, ranked #399 compared to Pablo at #407 in the United States.

What do Mario and Pablo mean?

Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Pablo means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Mario and Pablo boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Pablo is primarily a boy name.

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