Ben vs Marcellus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Ben Rank #802

Marcellus Rank #951

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #951 for Marcellus.

Is Ben or Marcellus more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do Ben and Marcellus mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Ben and Marcellus boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.