Mario vs Romeo

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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Romeo

Boy #283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim to Rome; from Rome"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#283
Total SSA Count
1,188
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Romy

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Popularity Comparison

Mario Rank #399
Romeo Rank #283

Romeo is more popular, ranked #283 vs #399 for Mario.

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

Romeo ___

  • Romeo James
  • Romeo Alexander
  • Romeo Vincent
  • Romeo Sebastian
  • Romeo Luca
  • Romeo Marco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

If you choose Romeo

Juliet Valentina Sienna Luca Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mario or Romeo more popular?

Romeo is more popular, ranked #283 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Mario and Romeo mean?

Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Romeo means "pilgrim to Rome; from Rome" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Mario and Romeo boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Romeo is primarily a boy name.

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