Marcel

Boy's name

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

Meaning Devoted to the god of war
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 339
Peak year 2022

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Marcel Proust - French novelist known for "In Search of Lost Time."
  • Marcel Duchamp - French-American artist associated with Dada movement.
  • Marcel Marceau - French mime artist known for "Bip the Clown."
  • Marcel Desailly - French footballer, won FIFA World Cup.
  • Marcel Kittel - German cyclist, multiple Tour de France stage wins.
  • Marcel Hirscher - Austrian alpine skier, multiple Olympic gold medals.
  • Marcel Cerdan - French boxer, former world middleweight champion.
  • Marcel Granollers - Spanish tennis player, ATP doubles titles winner.
  • Marcel Dadi - French guitarist known for fingerstyle technique.
  • Marcel Luske - Dutch professional poker player, WSOP bracelet winner.

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