Marcellous
Marcellous is a boy baby name. Ranked #6,928 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marcellous first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 964 babies have been named Marcellous in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marcellous is past its peak , currently ranked #6,928 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,928
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Marcellous
Marcellous is a boy name .
Marcellous is currently ranked #6,928 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marcellous include Mar, May, Marie, and Marcie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marcellous 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis