Marcellas
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marcellas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 74 babies have been named Marcellas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marcellas is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,687 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,687
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"great, venerable"
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Old French origin
"one who lives or works in the forest"
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Germanic origin
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#38,737 in US
Old High German origin
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"initials used as a standalone given name"
#38,500 in US
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#38,750 in US
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About the Name Marcellas
Marcellas is a boy name .
Marcellas is currently ranked #38,687 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marcellas include Mar, Marc, Marcy, Marcie, Marce, Marcey, Marceie, Las, Lasy, Lasie, Llas, and May. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marcellas include Marcus, Marco, Marcelo, Marcos, Marcel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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