Ben vs Marcilla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#802
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Benny, Benji

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Marcilla

Girl #19,789 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars; dedicated to the god of war"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,789
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Marci, Cilla, Marcie

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Popularity Comparison

Ben Rank #802
Marcilla Rank #19,789

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #19789 for Marcilla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ben ___

  • Ben James
  • Ben Alexander
  • Ben Oliver
  • Ben Thomas
  • Ben William
  • Ben Samuel

Marcilla ___

  • Marcilla Rose
  • Marcilla Anne
  • Marcilla Claire
  • Marcilla Louise
  • Marcilla Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ben

Sam Eli Nora Lucy Max

If you choose Marcilla

Cecilia Cordelia Lucilla Marcus Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben or Marcilla more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Marcilla at #19789 in the United States.

What do Ben and Marcilla mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Marcilla means "of Mars; dedicated to the god of war" (Latin origin).

Are Ben and Marcilla boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Marcilla is primarily a girl name.

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