Marcelo vs Cesar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcelo

Boy #445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin (Marcus/Mars)

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Boy #361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"head of hair"

Origin: Latin

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Marcelo Rank #445

Cesar Rank #361

Cesar is more popular, ranked #361 vs #445 for Marcelo.

Is Marcelo or Cesar more popular?

Cesar is more popular, ranked #361 compared to Marcelo at #445 in the United States.

What do Marcelo and Cesar mean?

Marcelo means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin (Marcus/Mars) origin). Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin).

Are Marcelo and Cesar boy or girl names?

Marcelo is primarily a boy name. Cesar is primarily a boy name.