Marcelo
Marcelo is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or young warrior.
Origin and history
Marcelo is a classic masculine name derived from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus related to the Roman god Mars. Popular in Spanish and Portuguese speaking cultures, it has steadily gained traction in the United States in recent years. It offers a smooth, traditional alternative to the related English name Marcellus.
Popularity in the United States
13,231 babies in the United States have been named Marcelo since 1880. It ranks #1033 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #504.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29 %)
- CA (26.7 %)
- FL (10.8 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 68 |
| 1920-1930 | 187 |
| 1930-1940 | 209 |
| 1940-1950 | 195 |
| 1950-1960 | 255 |
| 1960-1970 | 397 |
| 1970-1980 | 678 |
| 1980-1990 | 796 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,338 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,187 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,400 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,515 |
Famous people named Marcelo
- Marcelo Marcelo Vieira: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Marcelo Bielsa: Soccer Manager, Former Athlete
- Marcelo Huertas: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Chelo, Celo, Marce
Fun facts
- It originates as a diminutive of Marcus, a name tied to the Roman god of war, Mars.
- The name has risen noticeably in contemporary U.S. birth rankings over recent years.