What Mario means
Mario is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "of Mars, male". It comes from Latin Marius, a Roman family name from Mars (god of war) or from mas, maris (male). It is pronounced MAH-ree-o.
Two possible Latin sources; also used since the Christian era as a masculine Maria. Mario Moreno, Cantinflas.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
