Marcellous
Meaningof Mars · English form of Marcellus
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,871 in 1973
13 babies were named Marcellous in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,405 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Marcellous you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marcellous, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marcellous would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarcellous first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1973, when it ranked #1,871. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMarcellous has slipped 1,405 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMarcellous is an English form of Marcellus, which means “of Mars”.
About the name Marcellous
Marcellous is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “of Mars”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ous”. US birth records list Marcellous for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 85 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #1,871 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.2 | 462,963 boys |
| 1920s | 2.1 | 469,484 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1940s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 425,532 boys |
| 1960s | 3.9 | 257,732 boys |
| 1970s | 7.2 | 139,276 boys |
| 1980s | 7.4 | 135,135 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 83,752 boys |
| 2000s | 8.8 | 113,250 boys |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 156,986 boys |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 138,249 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Marcellous
What does the name Marcellous mean?
Marcellous means “of Mars” in English, as a form of Marcellus.
What is the origin of the name Marcellous?
Marcellous has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Marcellous a boy or girl name?
Marcellous is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marcellous?
Marcellous ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#1,871).