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Marcelino
BoySpanish, Latin· “Spanish pet form of Marcelo”
- Meaning
- Spanish pet form of Marcelo
- Origin
- Spanish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- mahr-seh-LEE-noh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #1,649
- US babies 2025
- 102
- Best rank
- #831 (1929)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Marcelino
Marcelino is a Spanish and Latin name that is usually said to mean “Spanish pet form of Marcelo”.
Marcelino is a Spanish pet form of Marcelo, the Spanish form of Marcellus, which comes from the Roman name Marcus and is often linked to Mars, the god of war. The name was borne by several saints, including Saint Marcellinus, a Roman martyr. Marcelino has been used in Spain and Latin America for generations and has a warm, friendly sound. It is famous in Spanish culture through the story Marcelino, Pan y Vino, a well-known tale that was adapted into a film. It is usually pronounced mar-seh-LEE-noh. Lino and Marce are common nicknames.
Popularity over time
Marcelino first appears in US Social Security records in 1888. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 25 different years, starting in 1928. Its best national rank was #831 in 1929, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 130 were named Marcelino. In 2025, 102 babies were named Marcelino, and it ranked #1,649 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,170 in 1920, #895 in 1950, #978 in 1980, #1,305 in 2000, #1,802 in 2010, and #1,649 in 2025. Of the 7,476 US boys named Marcelino since records began, 14% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 954 babies. Since 2010, 1,469 more have been named Marcelino.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Montrell, Damarcus, Ayush, Rayshawn, and Tayshawn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marcelino ranked highest in Michigan, Arizona, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #969 | 7 |
| Arizona | #995 | 5 |
| California | #1003 | 22 |
| Texas | #1088 | 21 |
| Tennessee | #1134 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Marcelino is usually pronounced mahr-seh-LEE-noh, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with M and ends in “-no”.
Middle names for Marcelino
A few middle names that flow with Marcelino: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marcelino
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marcelino mean?
Marcelino is a Spanish and Latin name that is usually said to mean “Spanish pet form of Marcelo”.
What is the origin of the name Marcelino?
Marcelino has Spanish and Latin roots. Marcelino is a Spanish pet form of Marcelo, the Spanish form of Marcellus, which comes from the Roman name Marcus and is often linked to Mars, the god of war.
Is Marcelino a popular name?
Not especially. Marcelino ranked #1,649 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Marcelino a boy or girl name?
Marcelino is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Marcelino?
Marcelino is usually pronounced mahr-seh-LEE-noh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings