Marcelo vs Julio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcelo

Boy #445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin (Marcus/Mars)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#445
Total SSA Count
709
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Julio

Boy #600 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#600
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Marcelo Rank #445
Julio Rank #600

Marcelo is more popular, ranked #445 vs #600 for Julio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcelo or Julio more popular?

Marcelo is more popular, ranked #445 compared to Julio at #600 in the United States.

What do Marcelo and Julio mean?

Marcelo means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin (Marcus/Mars) origin). Julio means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin origin).

Are Marcelo and Julio boy or girl names?

Marcelo is primarily a boy name. Julio is primarily a boy name.

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