Marcellus
Meaningdedicated to Mars · Latin
- US rank
- #1,054
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #536 in 1902
208 babies were named Marcellus in the US in 2025. It has dropped 313 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Marcellus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,210 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marcellus, 208 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marcellus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarcellus has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Marcelluss, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1902, when it reached #536.
- Then vs nowMarcellus is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 17,241 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 8,210.
- TrendMarcellus has slipped 313 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,054. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMarcellus is most popular in Virginia, where it ranks #587, followed by Maryland (#634) and Ohio (#710). It's in the top 1,000 in 11 states.
- MeaningIn Latin, Marcellus means “dedicated to Mars”.
About the name Marcellus
Marcellus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “dedicated to Mars”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-lus”. US birth records list Marcellus for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 143 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1902, when it ranked #536 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,054, with 208 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 83 | 12,039 boys |
| 1890s | 59 | 17,021 boys |
| 1900s | 81 | 12,309 boys |
| 1910s | 64 | 15,716 boys |
| 1920s | 48 | 21,048 boys |
| 1930s | 34 | 29,438 boys |
| 1940s | 22 | 45,893 boys |
| 1950s | 20 | 48,948 boys |
| 1960s | 32 | 30,807 boys |
| 1970s | 49 | 20,251 boys |
| 1980s | 36 | 27,495 boys |
| 1990s | 53 | 18,868 boys |
| 2000s | 52 | 19,257 boys |
| 2010s | 75 | 13,300 boys |
| 2020s | 167 | 5,992 boys |
Other spellings of Marcellus
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 Marcellus
What does the name Marcellus mean?
Marcellus means “dedicated to Mars” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Marcellus?
Marcellus has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Marcellus a boy or girl name?
Marcellus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marcellus?
Marcellus ranked #1,054 for US boys in 2025, given to 208 babies. Its best year was 1902 (#536).