Marcellus

Marcellus is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 240 boys in the United States.

Marcellus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marcellus

Marcellus belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marcellus first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #548 in 1902, and in 2024 240 babies received the name — 9,392 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marcellus in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#548 in 1902
Peak year
2021
Babies named Marcellus in 2024
240
Total since 1880
9,392

Marcellus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1534 in 2022
Babies named Marcellus in 2025
3
Total since 1996
139

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marcellus mean?

The meaning of Marcellus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marcellus a boy or girl name?

Marcellus is a boy name. In 2024, 240 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marcellus?

Marcellus comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marcellus?

Marcellus first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #548 in 1902, and 240 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com.