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Marcelino

♂ Boy

Pronounced mar-suh-LEE-noh /ˌmɑɹ.sə.ˈli.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Marcelo/Marcellus, derived from the Roman name Marcus, associated with the god Mars and 'warlike'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Marcelino is a Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Marcelo and Marcellus, names that go back to the Roman Marcus, linked to the god Mars. The connection to Mars carries a 'warlike' undertone.
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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish
MeaningA Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Marcelo/Marcellus, derived from the Roman name Marcus, associated with the god Mars and 'warlike'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1649 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births102 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,474

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200618882025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name builds on Marcellus, itself a diminutive of the Roman Marcus, a name tied to Mars, the god of war. Through Spanish and Portuguese it became the affectionate Marcelino. Earlier and parallel forms include the Latin Marcellinus and the French Marcellin.

The '-ino' ending lends Marcelino a soft, friendly lilt typical of Spanish and Portuguese names. Its short form Celino trims it down to an easy, intimate version.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Marcelino is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Marcelino — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

MarcellinusMarcelinMarcellinMarcellinoCelino

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola (1831-1888)
    Spanish nobleman who, with his daughter, discovered the Altamira cave paintings
  • ★Marcelino dos Santos (1929-2020)
    Mozambican poet and co-founder of the FRELIMO independence movement

If you like Marcelino…

Marcelo— The base name that Marcelino is a diminutive of, sharing its Marcus root.
Marcellus— The Latin form behind Marcelino, tied to the same god Mars.
Mariano— shares Marcelino's Latin roots
Maximiliano— shares the -no ending
Miliano— shares the -no ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marcelino mean?

Marcelino is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Marcelino?

It's commonly said mar-suh-LEE-noh /ˌmɑɹ.sə.ˈli.noʊ/.

Is Marcelino a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Marcelino is used as a boy name.

How popular is Marcelino?

In 2024, Marcelino ranked #1643 in the U.S. for boys, with 103 births recorded.

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