Marcoantonio
Marcoantonio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars and highly praiseworthy.
Origin and history
Marcoantonio is a compound given name combining Marco (derived from the Roman god Mars) and Antonio (from the Roman Antonius family). It is an uncommon compound name in the United States, most frequently seen in families with Italian or Latin American heritage. Given its length, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a classic double name.
Popularity in the United States
1,521 babies in the United States have been named Marcoantonio since 1880. It ranks #3219 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1889.
States where it is most popular
- CA (72.1 %)
- TX (19.9 %)
- AZ (3.4 %)
- IL (3.4 %)
- FL (0.66 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 159 |
| 1990-2000 | 511 |
| 2000-2010 | 617 |
| 2010-2019 | 155 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Nicknames
Marco, Tony, Marc
Fun facts
- It merges two of the most enduring Latin-derived names in Southern European tradition, Marcus and Antonius.
- While rare overall, the fused single-word spelling Marcoantonio has seen steady representation in U.S. birth records over the past few decades.