Marcelo vs Phillip

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 #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Marcelo Rank #445

Phillip Rank #627

Marcelo is more popular, ranked #445 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Marcelo or Phillip more popular?

Marcelo is more popular, ranked #445 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Marcelo and Phillip mean?

Marcelo means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin (Marcus/Mars) origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Marcelo and Phillip boy or girl names?

Marcelo is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.