Marcelus
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Warlike One
- Origin
- English
Marcelus Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 307 baby boys have been named Marcelus. The name peaked in 1996 with 18 US births that year (rank #3775). In 2024, ranked #13453 nationally — 9,678 places below its 1996 peak.
Top States for Marcelus
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marcelus births are: California (10).
Other English-Origin Names Like Marcelus
If you like Marcelus's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
8-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marcelus's exact length and starting letter: Macalpin, Macartan, Macaulay, Macbride, Macdhubh.
Quick Facts About Marcelus
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark | Tristan's Uncle | Male | Arthurian |
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Compare Marcelus to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marcelus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).