Esteban vs Marcelo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esteban

Boy #457 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#457
Total SSA Count
681
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie, Teb

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Marcelo

Boy #445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin (Marcus/Mars)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#445
Total SSA Count
709
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc, Marco, Marce

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Popularity Comparison

Esteban Rank #457
Marcelo Rank #445

Marcelo is more popular, ranked #445 vs #457 for Esteban.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esteban ___

  • Esteban Luis
  • Esteban Miguel
  • Esteban Antonio
  • Esteban Carlos
  • Esteban Rafael
  • Esteban Alejandro

Marcelo ___

  • Marcelo Antonio
  • Marcelo Luis
  • Marcelo Alejandro
  • Marcelo David
  • Marcelo Emilio
  • Marcelo Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esteban

Alejandro Diego Mateo Valentina Isabella

If you choose Marcelo

Valentina Isabella Sebastián Mateo Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esteban or Marcelo more popular?

Marcelo is more popular, ranked #445 compared to Esteban at #457 in the United States.

What do Esteban and Marcelo mean?

Esteban means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Marcelo means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin (Marcus/Mars) origin).

Are Esteban and Marcelo boy or girl names?

Esteban is primarily a boy name. Marcelo is primarily a boy name.

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