Marcellus
Pronunciation: [ m-ahrs-EHL-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marcellus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 5 babies have been named Marcellus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marcellus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,231 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,231
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Marcellus is also used as a boy name, ranked #951.
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About the Name Marcellus
Marcellus is a girl name .
Is Marcellus a boy or girl name? Marcellus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,231 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #951. Marcellus is more commonly used as a boy name.
Marcellus is currently ranked #62,231 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marcellus include Mar, Marc, Marcy, Marcie, Marce, Marcey, Marceie, Lus, Lusy, Lusie, Llus, and May. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marcellus include Marceline, Marcella, Marcela, Marcelina, Marcie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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