Marcello Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marcello is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marcello?
Marcello is spelled M-A-R-C-E-L-L-O. The name has 8 letters.
Marcello at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Marcello may derive from the Latin name Marcellus, a diminutive form of Marcus, meaning “dedicated to Mars,” the Roman god of war.
- Origin
- Marcello is commonly associated with Italian naming traditions and may derive from Latin origins related to Marcellus.
- Pronunciation
- mar-CHEL-lo · 3 syllables
Marcello Popularity in 2025
Rank#897
Recorded Births265
- Boys usage rose 104 places to #897 and recorded 41 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Marcello Mean?
Marcello may derive from the Latin name Marcellus, a diminutive form of Marcus, meaning “dedicated to Mars,” the Roman god of war.
Origin: Marcello is commonly associated with Italian naming traditions and may derive from Latin origins related to Marcellus.
How Do You Pronounce Marcello?
Pronunciationmar-CHEL-lo
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Marcello?
- History
- Historical usage of the name Marcello has been documented in Italian contexts, reflecting its adaptation from the Latin Marcellus.
Marcello Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 265 | #897 |
| 2024 | Boys | 224 | #1,001 |
| 2023 | Boys | 146 | #1,309 |
| 2022 | Boys | 142 | #1,322 |
| 2021 | Boys | 140 | #1,325 |
| 2020 | Boys | 166 | #1,160 |
| 2019 | Boys | 137 | #1,327 |
| 2018 | Boys | 140 | #1,299 |
| 2017 | Boys | 143 | #1,272 |
| 2016 | Boys | 154 | #1,219 |
| 2015 | Boys | 155 | #1,190 |
| 2014 | Boys | 168 | #1,133 |
| 2013 | Boys | 173 | #1,080 |
| 2012 | Boys | 143 | #1,237 |
| 2011 | Boys | 170 | #1,091 |
| 2010 | Boys | 173 | #1,105 |
| 2009 | Boys | 180 | #1,051 |
| 2008 | Boys | 190 | #1,012 |
| 2007 | Boys | 182 | #1,031 |
| 2006 | Boys | 164 | #1,080 |
| 2005 | Boys | 132 | #1,201 |
| 2004 | Boys | 126 | #1,206 |
| 2003 | Boys | 106 | #1,310 |
| 2002 | Boys | 105 | #1,288 |
When Was Marcello Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
265 recorded births
National rank #897
2024 · Boys
224 recorded births
National rank #1,001
2008 · Boys
190 recorded births
National rank #1,012
2007 · Boys
182 recorded births
National rank #1,031
Where Marcello Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #463 | 15 |
| NV | #516 | 5 |
| FL | #543 | 32 |
| NJ | #543 | 13 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| TX | #670 | 44 |
| WI | #678 | 6 |
| CA | #719 | 37 |