Marlon vs Marcellus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Marcellus Rank #951

Marcellus is more popular, ranked #951 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Marcellus more popular?

Marcellus is more popular, ranked #951 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Marcellus mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Marlon and Marcellus boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.