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Mariano

♂ Boy

Pronounced mahr-ee-AH-noh /ˌmɑːr.iˈɑː.noʊ/High

Meaning: Of Mary; a Spanish and Italian masculine form combining Maria (from Hebrew Miriam: bitter, beloved) with the -ano suffixMedium

In 30 seconds: A Spanish and Italian masculine form of Mary, from Latin Marianus (of Marius) combined with Marian devotion — creating a name that honors both the Roman Marius clan and the Virgin Mary. Associated with baseball pitcher Mariano Rivera.
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Origin MediumLatin, Italian, Spanish
MeaningOf Mary; a Spanish and Italian masculine form combining Maria (from Hebrew Miriam: bitter, beloved) with the -ano suffix
U.S. rank (2024)#1151 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births182 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,881

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202218962024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Mariano is a Spanish and Italian form combining the Roman name Marius with the -ano suffix, while also functioning as a Marian devotional name (honoring the Virgin Mary). The name has been popular in Catholic communities for centuries.

Mariano ranked #1151 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Mariano Rivera (born 1969) is widely considered the greatest closing pitcher in baseball history — his 652 career saves are the most ever, and he was unanimously elected to the Hall of Fame in 2019, the first player ever to be unanimous.
Overall data confidence 83%
Behind the Name — Mariano — Latin/Spanish etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MarioMarionMarian

Nicknames

MarioMannyMari

Famous Bearers

  • ★Mariano Rivera (1969–present)
    Panamanian-American baseball pitcher and MLB's all-time saves leader with 652 career saves. He was the first player unanimously elected to the Hall of Fame, in 2019.

If you like Mariano…

Mario— the shorter Italian form from the same Marius root
Emiliano— four-syllable -iano ending Italian/Spanish name in the same register
Sebastiano— four-syllable -iano ending name in the same formal Italian tradition
Cristiano— four-syllable -iano ending name from the same Italian/Spanish tradition
Stephano— four-syllable Italian -ano ending name in the same formal register

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mariano mean?

Mariano means 'of Mary' or 'of Marius,' a Spanish/Italian masculine form combining the Roman Marius with Marian devotional tradition.

How do you pronounce Mariano?

It's said mahr-ee-AH-noh — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Mariano a boy or girl name?

Mariano is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Mariano?

Mariano ranked #1151 for U.S. boys in 2024.