What does the name Marcel mean?

The name Marcel means "Devoted to the god of war".

What is the origin of the name Marcel?

Marcel is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 339 babies were named Marcel in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Marcel is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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French

Births Last Year: 339 →

All-Time Total: 19,671

Peak Year: 2022

Marcel is a French name derived from the Roman name Marcellus, meaning "young warrior" or "dedicated to Mars."

Boy names closely related to Marcel

Gianni Zayn Mark Noah Liam Gabriel Kyro Michael

Girl names closely related to Marcel

Christina Nia Hanna Ayana Reina Ariella Juliana Erica

Names with similar meaning to Marcel

Jamarcus Marc Marcanthony Marcela Marcelino Marcella Marcello Marcelo

Births per year in the United States

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