Is Marcello a boy's or girl's name?

Marcello is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 10 recorded births.

When was Marcello most popular?

Marcello reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 224 births that year. It is currently ranked #1002 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Marcello?

Marcello is currently ranked #1002 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 6,342 babies since 1912.

Marcello

An uncommon Italian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsItalianRising fast Also a pet name

#1002▲ 309in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name, equivalent to English Marcellus

Marcello is a boy's and girl's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian form of Marcellus, from the Latin diminutive of Marcus — connected to Mars, the god of war — meaning "little Marcus" or "young warrior." It has been a classical Italian name since Roman antiquity.

Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni — the archetypal Italian film star of the 1960s and 1970s — made this name synonymous with Mediterranean charisma and romantic sophistication. In the United States, Marcello has grown as parents discover Italian names beyond Marco and Mario.

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Popularity Over Time

Marcello climbed 210 spots in the last 20 years — from #1212 to #1002.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Marcello
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	818	#1226	▼
2010s	1,556	#1198	▲
2000s	1,395	#1175	▲
1990s	696	#1490	▲
1980s	619	#1296	▲
1970s	506	#1248	▲
1960s	317	#1574	▲
1950s	106	#2527	▲
1940s	60	#2912	▼
1930s	94	#2856	▼
1920s	125	#2509	▲
1910s	50	#3146	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(108 years, 1912–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Marcello
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	224	#1002	+78 (53.4%)
2023	146	#1311	+4 (2.8%)
2022	142	#1327	+2 (1.4%)
2021	140	#1330	-26 (-15.7%)
2020	166	#1161	+29 (21.2%)
2019	137	#1332	-3 (-2.1%)
2018	140	#1303	-3 (-2.1%)
2017	143	#1274	-11 (-7.1%)
2016	154	#1219	-1 (-0.6%)
2015	155	#1196	-13 (-7.7%)
2014	168	#1135	-5 (-2.9%)
2013	173	#1082	+30 (21.0%)
2012	143	#1240	-27 (-15.9%)
2011	170	#1095	-3 (-1.7%)
2010	173	#1106	-7 (-3.9%)
2009	180	#1054	-10 (-5.3%)
2008	190	#1013	+8 (4.4%)
2007	182	#1035	+18 (11.0%)
2006	164	#1080	+32 (24.2%)
2005	132	#1207	+6 (4.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Marcello as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Marcello has also been given to 10 girls in the U.S. since 1966.

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Total births

1966

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Frequently Asked

Can Marcello be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Marcello is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1002. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Marcello, the baby name

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Marcello, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1912–2024) · Methodology