Marcellus
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Young warrior, little Marcus
Origin: Latin/Roman
Popularity: Ranked #1054 in 2025 with 208 babies born.
History: Marcellus is a Roman diminutive of Marcus, meaning little Marcus or young warrior of Mars. Several Roman generals and consuls bore the name. It appears in Shakespeare's Hamlet and carries a distinguished classical quality. It has seen a modern revival as parents seek longer, more elaborate classical names.
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Marcellus? About 1 in 16,002 babies born in 2025 were named Marcellus, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Marcellus
What does the name Marcellus mean?
Marcellus means “Young warrior, little Marcus” from Latin/Roman roots.
What is the origin of the name Marcellus?
Marcellus has Latin/Roman origin. The traditional meaning is “Young warrior, little Marcus”.
How popular is Marcellus?
Marcellus ranked #1054 in 2025 — given to 208 babies that year.
When was Marcellus most popular?
Marcellus peaked in 2021 with 351 babies registered that year.
Is Marcellus a boy or girl name?
Marcellus is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Marcelluss in registered births are male.
Is the name Marcellus rising or falling in popularity?
Marcellus has fallen 313 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #741 in 2020 to #1054 in 2025.
How long has Marcellus been recorded?
Marcellus appears in birth records across 143 years — from 1880 through 2025.