What origin is the name Mário?

Mário comes from Portuguese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Mário?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Mário — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Mário

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mário

Mário

Boy

Portuguese

2 syllables

Mário is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Derived from the Roman name Marius, associated with the god Mars.".

Mário is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from the Roman name Marius, associated with the god Mars.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Roman name Marius, associated with the god Mars.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Mário

What does Mário mean?

Mário is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from the Roman name Marius, associated with the god Mars.".

How popular is Mário?

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Sister names that go with Mário

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Mário.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Elijah — "A prophet whose name means 'The Lord is my God', representing strong faith and divine protection." (Hebrew)
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