Marcelo Boy

Popularity: #403 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmar-SEL-oh / mɑːrˈsɛloʊ

Spanish; Portuguese; Latin

Meaning

Latin: young warrior; Spanish: little warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

Marcelo is a variant of the name Marcellus, which has roots in ancient Rome. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The name has historical significance due to its association with early Christian saints and martyrs. It has remained popular in various forms throughout the centuries.

Trend Summary

Marcelo has seen a steady presence in the U.S. baby name rankings, particularly among Hispanic families.

Similar Names

MarcelMarcellusMarcosMarioMatteoMariusMarek

Variants

  • Marcel
  • Marcellus

International Variants

  • Marcelo (Spanish)
  • Marcelo (Portuguese)
  • Marcello (Italian)

Famous people named Marcelo

Marcelo Bielsa is an Argentine football manager known for his innovative coaching style.

Marcelo Vieira is a Brazilian professional footballer who has played for Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team.

Marcelo Ríos is a former Chilean tennis player who was ranked number one in the world in 1998.

Marcelo D2 is a Brazilian rapper and songwriter known for blending hip-hop with samba.

Fictional characters named Marcelo

Marcelo is a character in the book 'Marcelo in the Real World' by Francisco X. Stork, where he navigates the complexities of adolescence.

Marcelo is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

MarianaMateoMartaMarcoMiaMilo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marcelo was first seen in the United States in 1907. Marcelo has ranked as high as #725 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Marcelo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marcelo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 188
30%
CA 112
18%
FL 78
12%
IL 29
5%
AZ 29
5%
WA 23
4%
GA 21
3%
NY 17
3%
NV 16
3%
OR 14
2%
VA 12
2%
IN 11
2%
PA 11
2%
OK 9
1%
MA 8
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19076
19135
19145
191510
191614
19177
19189
191918
192022
19219
192226
192313
192418
192521
192616
192720
192818
192924
193024
193126
193228
193334
193417
193517
193616
193718
193816
193913
194012
194117
194213
194316
194419
194520
194620
194719
194833
194926
195031
195122
195232
195334
195424
195518
195619
195726
195820
195929
196035
196124
196244
196330
196438
196549
196648
196733
196841
196955
197057
197178
197272
197355
197476
197561
197666
197768
197889
197956
198071
198187
198275
198356
198473
198562
198683
1987101
198892
198996
1990116
1991106
1992121
199399
1994107
1995138
1996157
1997135
1998173
1999186
2000190
2001198
2002188
2003185
2004183
2005215
2006217
2007273
2008284
2009254
2010248
2011263
2012284
2013270
2014319
2015313
2016317
2017463
2018440
2019483
2020418
2021478
2022545
2023566
2024709