boy's name
Marcelus
mar-SEL-us (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 307
Marcelus is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 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.
- Peaked in 1996, when 18 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marcelus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 32 |
How Popular Is Marcelus?
In 2024, Marcelus 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 Marcelus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marcelus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marcelus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marcelus
- English mar-SEL-us
Sibling Names for Marcelus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marcelus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marcelus
How popular is the name Marcelus?
In 2024, Marcelus 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 Marcelus a girl's or a boy's name?
Marcelus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marcelus?
Marcelus has 3 syllables.
When was Marcelus most popular?
Marcelus peaked in 1996, when 18 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.