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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little Marcus (a diminutive of Marcus, probably linked to Mars)
- Origin
- Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin Marcellus
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- mar-SEL-oh
Marcelo is a boy's name that means "Little Marcus" — a diminutive of Marcus, which is probably linked to Mars. It's the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin Marcellus, and it's pronounced mar-SEL-oh. It reads as worldly, classic, and timeless.
Meaning & Origin of Marcelo
Meaning: Little Marcus (a diminutive of Marcus, probably linked to Mars).
Origin: Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin Marcellus.
How to Pronounce Marcelo
mar-SEL-ohIPA /mɑːrˈsɛloʊ/
Popularity of Marcelo
Marcelo ranked #444 in the U.S. in 2024, with 709 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest rank in the Social Security records, which go back to 1907, so it's at its most popular right now.
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FAQ
What does the name Marcelo mean?
Little Marcus (a diminutive of Marcus, probably linked to Mars).
How do you pronounce Marcelo?
Marcelo is pronounced mar-SEL-oh (IPA: /mɑːrˈsɛloʊ/).
Is Marcelo a popular name right now?
Marcelo is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #444 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1907–2024.)
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