boy's name
Marcelis
mar-SAY-lis
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 113
Marcelis is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Marcelis is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1992, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1991.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marcelis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Marcelis?
In 2020, Marcelis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marcelis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marcelis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marcelis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marcelis
- Pronunciation mar-SAY-lis
Sibling Names for Marcelis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marcelis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marcelis
How popular is the name Marcelis?
In 2020, Marcelis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marcelis a girl's or a boy's name?
Marcelis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marcelis?
Marcelis has 3 syllables.
When was Marcelis most popular?
Marcelis peaked in 1992, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.