Harold vs Marcellus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Harold Rank #991

Marcellus Rank #951

Marcellus is more popular, ranked #951 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Marcellus more popular?

Marcellus is more popular, ranked #951 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Marcellus mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Harold and Marcellus boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.