Discover given name insights instantly.

Uncover the origin, popularity, and more for any first name.

Name Origin

Mariano is a masculine given name of Spanish and Italian origin. It is a variant of Marian, which itself derives from Maria, the Latin form of Miriam. Miriam was a Hebrew name meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. Therefore, Mariano traditionally signifies 'related to Mary', 'dedicated to Mary', or 'follower of Mary'.

spanishitalianmarianreligiouscatholicmaryfollower

Famous People

Mariano Rivera (1969-)

Baseball player

  • MLB All-Star (13 times)
  • World Series Champion (5 times)
  • MLB Saves Leader (all-time)