Marcella
Marcella is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “dedicated to Mars, warlike.” It ranked #948 in the United States in 2025. The feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman family name derived from Mars, the god of war.
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how do you pronounce Marcella?
mar-SEL-uh
where does the name Marcella come from?
Marcella is the feminine form of the Roman Marcellus, from Mars.
Saint Marcella of Rome was a 4th-century noblewoman and disciple of Saint Jerome who promoted female scholarship.
how popular is this name?
Marcella has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 121 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 25. It peaked at #155 in 1922, and ranked #948 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #948 |
| 1990 | #758 |
| 1980 | #531 |
| 1970 | #430 |
| 1960 | #379 |
| 1950 | #300 |
| 1940 | #237 |
| 1930 | #186 |
| 1922 | #155 |
| 1920 | #161 |
| 1910 | #218 |
| 1900 | #293 |
| 1890 | #382 |
| 1880 | #449 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Marcella fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Marcella
Saint Marcella of Rome was a disciple of Saint Jerome.
who are famous people named Marcella?
- Marcella Hazan (cookbook author)
- Marcella (British TV crime drama)
what are the nicknames and variants of Marcella?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Marcella?
what names go well with Marcella?
Sibling names that share Marcella's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Marcella
What does the name Marcella mean?
Marcella means “dedicated to Mars, warlike”.
What is the origin of the name Marcella?
Marcella comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Marcela.
How popular is the name Marcella?
Marcella ranked #948 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1922, at #155, and it has spent 121 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Marcella a boy or girl name?
Marcella is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Marcella?
Marcella is pronounced mar-SEL-uh, with 3 syllables.
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