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Marrio

Male

« Mario is an Italian male given name derived from the Latin word 'mars', meaning 'war'. »

#9191 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Mario is an Italian given name of Latin origin. It means "warlike" or "masculine". The name Mario is derived from the Roman family name Marius, which was thought to be derived from the Latin word "mars", meaning "war". The use of the name Mario can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was a common name for male citizens. However, the name became particularly popular in Italy during the 20th century. In fact, according to Italian records, Mario has been one of the most popular boys' names in Italy since the 1930s. Some famous people named Mario include: * Mario Lanza, an American opera singer * Mario Cuomo, an American politician and lawyer * Mario Götze, a German footballer * Mario Batali, an American chef and television personality The name Mario is also associated with popular culture, particularly the video game character Mario from the Super Mario series created by Nintendo. Despite this association, the use of the name predates the creation of the character and was already in use before his introduction in 1981. In summary, Mario is an Italian given name of Latin origin that means "warlike" or "masculine". It has been a popular name in Italy for many decades and has been used by numerous famous individuals throughout history.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Marrio since 1880

Total births
368
Total since 1880
Peak year
1980
31 births
in 2011
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years