Rodney vs Marcellus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Marcellus Rank #951

Marcellus is more popular, ranked #951 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Marcellus more popular?

Marcellus is more popular, ranked #951 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Marcellus mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Rodney and Marcellus boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.