Marcello
Marcello is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Young warrior or dedicated to Mars.
Origin and history
Marcello is an Italian name derived from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus associated with Mars. It is widely used in Italian-speaking regions and has maintained a steady presence in the United States as a classic Latinate choice. It offers a stylish alternative to the English form Marcellus or the Spanish Marcelo.
Popularity in the United States
6,608 babies in the United States have been named Marcello since 1880. It ranks #1489 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1039.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.9 %)
- NY (20.1 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- NJ (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 50 |
| 1920-1930 | 125 |
| 1930-1940 | 94 |
| 1940-1950 | 60 |
| 1950-1960 | 106 |
| 1960-1970 | 317 |
| 1970-1980 | 506 |
| 1980-1990 | 619 |
| 1990-2000 | 697 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,395 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,556 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,083 |
Famous people named Marcello
- Marcello Mastroianni: Actor
- Marcello Malpighi: Physician, Biologist
Nicknames
Cello, Marce
Fun facts
- Marcello traces back to Marcellus, a prominent cognomen in ancient Roman families like the Claudii.
- The iconic Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni brought the name international glamour through classics like La Dolce Vita.