Marcellous
Marcellous is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or young warrior.
Origin and history
Marcellous is a masculine given name derived from Marcellus, a Roman diminutive of Marcus. The name historically traces back to Mars, the Roman god of war. In the United States, it has been used consistently as an uncommon classical name throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
1,062 babies in the United States have been named Marcellous since 1880. It ranks #3623 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1852.
States where it is most popular
- IL (50 %)
- CA (25 %)
- MI (25 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 24 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 46 |
| 1950-1960 | 48 |
| 1960-1970 | 73 |
| 1970-1980 | 117 |
| 1980-1990 | 137 |
| 1990-2000 | 232 |
| 2000-2010 | 176 |
| 2010-2019 | 119 |
| 2020-2029 | 75 |
Nicknames
Marcy, Mark, Cellous
Fun facts
- Marcellous is an orthographic variant of the traditional Latin name Marcellus.
- The root name Marcellus was borne by several prominent ancient Roman generals and statesmen.