Marcellus

Meaning of Marcellus

It's derived from Marcus, meaning "young warrior" or dedicated to Mars, the god of war.

Marcellus has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marcellus

After ranking as high as #733 in 2021, Marcellus has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Marcellus

• Marcellus Wallace
  Fictional Pulp Fiction character
• Marcellus Wiley
  Former NFL player
• Marcellus Emants
  Dutch novelist
• Pope Marcellus II
  Catholic Pope in 1555
• Marcus Claudius Marcellus
  Roman General

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Questions about the name Marcellus

What does the name Marcellus mean?

Marcellus means it's derived from marcus, meaning "young warrior" or dedicated to mars, the god of war, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Marcellus a boy's or a girl's name?

Marcellus is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Marcellus?

Marcellus did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Marcellus most popular?

Marcellus peaked at #733 in 2021.