Marcellus vs Santos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcellus

Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

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Marcellus Rank #951

Santos Rank #832

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 vs #951 for Marcellus.

Is Marcellus or Santos more popular?

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do Marcellus and Santos mean?

Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Marcellus and Santos boy or girl names?

Marcellus is primarily a boy name. Santos is primarily a boy name.