Marcelo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marcelo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marcelo?
Marcelo is spelled M-A-R-C-E-L-O. The name has 7 letters.
Marcelo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Marcelo is derived from the Latin name Marcellus, which means “little warrior” or “young warrior.”
- Origin
- Marcelo is commonly associated with Latin origin, derived as a variant of the Roman name Marcellus.
- Pronunciation
- mar-SEL-oh · 3 syllables
Marcelo Popularity in 2025
Rank#398
Recorded Births798
- Boys usage rose 46 places to #398 and recorded 88 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 Marcelo Mean?
Marcelo is derived from the Latin name Marcellus, which means “little warrior” or “young warrior.”
Origin: Marcelo is commonly associated with Latin origin, derived as a variant of the Roman name Marcellus.
How Do You Pronounce Marcelo?
Pronunciationmar-SEL-oh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Marcelo?
- History
- The name Marcelo has been used historically in Romance-language-speaking regions, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese contexts, often linked to Saint Marcellus figures in early Christian history.
Marcelo 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 | 798 | #398 |
| 2024 | Boys | 710 | #444 |
| 2023 | Boys | 566 | #521 |
| 2022 | Boys | 545 | #542 |
| 2021 | Boys | 478 | #583 |
| 2020 | Boys | 418 | #641 |
| 2019 | Boys | 483 | #576 |
| 2018 | Boys | 440 | #610 |
| 2017 | Boys | 463 | #586 |
| 2016 | Boys | 317 | #765 |
| 2015 | Boys | 313 | #761 |
| 2014 | Boys | 319 | #743 |
| 2013 | Boys | 270 | #811 |
| 2012 | Boys | 284 | #795 |
| 2011 | Boys | 263 | #825 |
| 2010 | Boys | 248 | #854 |
| 2009 | Boys | 254 | #843 |
| 2008 | Boys | 284 | #781 |
| 2007 | Boys | 273 | #789 |
| 2006 | Boys | 217 | #896 |
| 2005 | Boys | 215 | #854 |
| 2004 | Boys | 183 | #925 |
| 2003 | Boys | 185 | #902 |
| 2002 | Boys | 188 | #872 |
When Was Marcelo 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
798 recorded births
National rank #398
2024 · Boys
710 recorded births
National rank #444
2023 · Boys
566 recorded births
National rank #521
2022 · Boys
545 recorded births
National rank #542
Where Marcelo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #183 | 204 |
| AZ | #221 | 37 |
| NM | #236 | 8 |
| CA | #247 | 151 |
| FL | #267 | 78 |
| NV | #299 | 10 |
| CT | #361 | 8 |
| NJ | #396 | 20 |