Small or little
Polo is primarily a diminutive of the Spanish name Leopoldo, meaning 'brave people.' It is also famously associated with the Venetian explorer Marco Polo, where the surname likely derives from the Latin 'Paulus,' meaning 'small' or 'little.' In modern contexts, it is often linked to the elite equestrian sport.
Less common today
Polo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,862 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Venetian merchant and world explorer
American rapper and songwriter
Famous Cuban singer and songwriter
