What does the name Mario mean?
Mario is commonly associated with bold tone with temper themes.
Meaning: Courage. Origin: Spanish.
Mario is commonly interpreted around courage themes and is often associated with Spanish naming traditions. For 2018, this profile is built from the latest available ranked dataset (2018) and keeps a bold, gentle tone so parents can compare options consistently. In practical naming use, Mario tends to fit a strong style profile while remaining readable across family and social contexts. This page is designed to support shortlist decisions with clear meaning, origin, and trend framing. When evaluating alternatives, parents usually compare pronunciation ease, nickname flexibility, and sibling fit. Mario performs strongly on recognizability and retains a contemporary feel in current U.S.-first naming cycles.
Mario is commonly associated with bold tone with temper themes.
Mario is typically connected to Old English naming traditions.
Mario currently fits a high popularity profile in recent naming cycles.