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Marino

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-REE-noh /mɑˈri.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Marinus — from Latin marinus, 'of the sea, a sailor' (from mare, 'sea')Medium

In 30 seconds: Of the sea: Marino is the Italian Marinus — 'of the sea, a sailor'. Breezy, classic, and warm (QB Dan Marino; San Marino).
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Origin MediumLatin, Italian
MeaningItalian form of Marinus — from Latin marinus, 'of the sea, a sailor' (from mare, 'sea')
U.S. rank (2025)#5330 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419102025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marino is the Italian form of Marinus — from Latin marinus, 'of the sea, a sailor' (from mare, 'sea'). Borne by St Marino (founder of San Marino), it's a breezy, classic name across Italy (Dan Marino).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, of-the-sea at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Marino means 'of the sea, a sailor' in Latin (St Marino, founder of San Marino) — QB Dan Marino made the breezy classic familiar.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Marino — etymology

Variations

MarinusMarinMarinos

Nicknames

Rino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marino mean?

Marino is the Italian Marinus — Latin 'of the sea, a sailor'.

How do you pronounce Marino?

It's said mah-REE-noh /mɑˈri.noʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marino a boy or girl name?

Marino is a boy's name.

How popular is Marino?

Marino is a rare name in the U.S.

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