Meaning: Its source is Marcus, a Latin name meaning "Dedicated to Mars, the god of war."

Origin: "Marcus."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English and Latin.

Nicknames: Marcellinus

Feminine Forms: Marcella

Popularity: The name Marcellus ranked 1170th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.