Boy name
Marcellus name meaning
“little Mars”
Marcellus is a masculine name of Latin origin commonly linked to the meaning little Mars. Latin Marcellus is a diminutive of Marcus, a name traditionally associated with the god Mars. The interpretation little Mars follows that diminutive relationship and the traditional association of Marcus.
What does Marcellus mean?
Little Mars
In Indonesian: Mars kecil
Origin and cultural usage of Marcellus
From Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, traditionally associated with the god Mars.
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Name combinations with Marcellus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Marcellus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Marcellus: little Mars
- Ezra: help or assistance
- Cristian: follower of Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Marcellus: little Mars
- Urbanus: associated with city life
- Fransisco: French, from France
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Marcellus Timotheus
Meaning of each word
- Marcellus: little Mars
- Timotheus: honoring God
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Meaning of each word
- Petra: stone, rock
- Marcellus: little Mars
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Marcellus Eugenius
Meaning of each word
- Marcellus: little Mars
- Eugenius: of noble birth
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Meaning of each word
- Marcellus: little Mars
- Yosep: may God add
- Laurence: from Laurentum
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How to pronounce Marcellus
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦕꦺꦭ꧀ꦭꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮎᮨᮜ᮪ᮜᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Marcellus a boy’s name?
Yes, Marcellus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Marcellus ranks #4,241 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Marcellus
Famous people named Marcellus
- Marcellus Harijan Mutiara · b. 1968
- Marcellus Simadibrata · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Marcellus
What is the meaning of Marcellus?
Marcellus means little Mars. From Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, traditionally associated with the god Mars.
Is Marcellus a boy’s name?
Yes, Marcellus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Marcellus?
Marcellus is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Marcellus have?
Marcellus has 3 syllables (Mar-cel-lus) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Marcellus?
Marcellus ranks #4,241 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Marcellus?
Some ideas: Marcellus Ezra Cristian; Marcellus Urbanus Fransisco; Marcellus Timotheus.
Famous people named Marcellus?
Notable people named Marcellus include Marcellus Harijan Mutiara, Marcellus Simadibrata.
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