Marcelo

Meaning of Marcelo

It means "young warrior" or "belonging to Mars," the Roman god of war.

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

Popularity of Marcelo

Marcelo is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #399 in 2025 from #844 in 2000.

Notable people named Marcelo

• Marcelo Vieira
  Brazilian professional soccer player
• Marcelo Burlon
  Argentine fashion designer
• Marcelo Ríos
  Chilean former tennis player
• Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
  President of Portugal
• Marcelo Garcia
  Brazilian grappler and coach

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Questions about the name Marcelo

What does the name Marcelo mean?

Marcelo means it means "young warrior" or "belonging to mars," the roman god of war, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Marcelo?

In 2025, Marcelo ranked #399 for boys, up from #444 the year before.

When was Marcelo most popular?

Marcelo peaked at #399 in 2025.