Marcellus vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcellus

Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Marcellus Rank #951

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #951 for Marcellus.

Is Marcellus or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do Marcellus and Ray mean?

Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Marcellus and Ray boy or girl names?

Marcellus is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.