Marcelus
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Marcelus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 307 babies have been named Marcelus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marcelus is past its peak , currently ranked #28,583 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,583
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marcelus
Marcelus is a boy name .
Marcelus is currently ranked #28,583 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marcelus include Mar, Marc, Marcy, Marcie, Marce, Marcey, Marceie, Lus, Lusy, Lusie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marcelus 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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