Marcellus vs Ulises

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcellus

Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Italian Roman German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#951
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Marc, Marcel, Marce

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Ulises

Boy #913 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hater of injustice"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#913
Total SSA Count
256
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uli, Ulis

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marcellus Rank #951
Ulises Rank #913

Ulises is more popular, ranked #913 vs #951 for Marcellus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marcellus ___

  • Marcellus James
  • Marcellus Edward
  • Marcellus William
  • Marcellus Thomas
  • Marcellus Henry
  • Marcellus Oliver

Ulises ___

  • Ulises Antonio
  • Ulises Miguel
  • Ulises Rafael
  • Ulises Eduardo
  • Ulises Alejandro
  • Ulises José

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marcellus

Octavia Cordelia Maximus Aurelius Cressida

If you choose Ulises

Penelope Helena Hector Achilles Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcellus or Ulises more popular?

Ulises is more popular, ranked #913 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do Marcellus and Ulises mean?

Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin). Ulises means "hater of injustice" (Greek origin).

Are Marcellus and Ulises boy or girl names?

Marcellus is primarily a boy name. Ulises is primarily a boy name.

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