Ray vs Marcellus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Ray Rank #777

Marcellus Rank #951

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #951 for Marcellus.

Is Ray or Marcellus more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do Ray and Marcellus mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Marcellus boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.