Marcel
Marcel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mΙΙΉΛsΙl/ Β· /mΙΛΛsΙl/
Meaning and origin of Marcel
- A male given name from French.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Marcel, from Latin Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Doublet of Marcellus.
How popular is Marcel?
Since 1880, 992 girls and 20,131 boys in the U.S. have been named Marcel (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2132 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #500 in 1925. In 2025 it ranked #731 for boys, with 364 babies given the name.
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Marcel FAQ
What does the name Marcel mean?
A male given name from French. Borrowed from French Marcel, from Latin Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Doublet of Marcellus.
What is the origin of the name Marcel?
Marcel is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Marcel?
Since 1880, 992 girls and 20,131 boys in the U.S. have been named Marcel (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2132 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #500 in 1925. In 2025 it ranked #731 for boys, with 364 babies given the name.
Is Marcel a boy or girl name?
Marcel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 992 girls and 20,131 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.