Mario
MAH-ree-oh
Popularity
#398
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Italian
Total Births
151,662
Peak Year
#2,974 in 1980
First Recorded
1897
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese name, believed to be derived from the Roman family name Marius, of uncertain Etruscan origin, possibly related to Mars, the god of war.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Mario Andretti
Italian-American race car driver
Super Mario
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