Marcellus
Marcellus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mΙΙΉΛsΙlΙs/ Β· /mΙΛΛsΙlΙs/
Meaning and origin of Marcellus
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Marcellus. Doublet of Marcel.
How popular is Marcellus?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 9,603 boys in the U.S. have been named Marcellus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8787 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #548 in 1902. In 2025, 208 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Marcellus FAQ
What does the name Marcellus mean?
A male given name from Latin. Borrowed from Latin Marcellus. Doublet of Marcel.
What is the origin of the name Marcellus?
Marcellus is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Marcellus?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 9,603 boys in the U.S. have been named Marcellus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8787 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #548 in 1902. In 2025, 208 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marcellus a boy or girl name?
Marcellus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 9,603 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.