Marcelo vs Roberto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcelo

Boy #445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin (Marcus/Mars)

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #554 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright fame, shining glory"

Origin: Germanic Hrodebert

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

24 High Risk

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Marcelo Rank #445

Roberto Rank #554

Marcelo is more popular, ranked #445 vs #554 for Roberto.

Is Marcelo or Roberto more popular?

Marcelo is more popular, ranked #445 compared to Roberto at #554 in the United States.

What do Marcelo and Roberto mean?

Marcelo means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin (Marcus/Mars) origin). Roberto means "bright fame, shining glory" (Germanic Hrodebert origin).

Are Marcelo and Roberto boy or girl names?

Marcelo is primarily a boy name. Roberto is primarily a boy name.