Lazaro vs Marcelino

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lazaro

Boy #1,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Cuban Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,616
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laz, Lázaro, Larry

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Marcelino

Boy #1,644 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"little warrior; little of Mars"

Origin: Latin Marcellus diminutive

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latino Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,644
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Marce, Lino, Celo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lazaro Rank #1,616
Marcelino Rank #1,644

Lazaro is more popular, ranked #1616 vs #1644 for Marcelino.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lazaro ___

  • Lazaro Antonio
  • Lazaro Miguel
  • Lazaro Eduardo
  • Lazaro José
  • Lazaro Carlos
  • Lazaro Ramón

Marcelino ___

  • Marcelino Jose
  • Marcelino Antonio
  • Marcelino Miguel
  • Marcelino Jesus
  • Marcelino Angel
  • Marcelino Ramon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lazaro

Carmen Isabel Rosario Manuel Eduardo

If you choose Marcelino

Celestino Rosario Esperanza Rodrigo Feliciano

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazaro or Marcelino more popular?

Lazaro is more popular, ranked #1616 compared to Marcelino at #1644 in the United States.

What do Lazaro and Marcelino mean?

Lazaro means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Marcelino means "little warrior; little of Mars" (Latin Marcellus diminutive origin).

Are Lazaro and Marcelino boy or girl names?

Lazaro is primarily a boy name. Marcelino is primarily a boy name.

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