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Marcellus

Pronunciation: [ m-ahrs-EHL-uhs ]

Girl Name #62,231 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marcellus is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ahrs-EHL-uhs.

Parents who love the name Marcellus often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#62,231
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Marcie

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Marcellus is also used as a boy name, ranked #951.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marcellus

Is Marcellus a boy or girl name?
Marcellus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #62231. As a boy name, it is ranked #951. Marcellus is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Marcellus?
Marcellus is pronounced m-ahrs-EHL-uhs.
How popular is the name Marcellus?
Marcellus is currently ranked #62231 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Marcellus?
Common nicknames for Marcellus include Mar, May, Marie, and Marcie.
Is Marcellus a common or rare name?
Marcellus is an uncommon name, ranked #62231 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, May, Marie, and Marcie. 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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