Marcel
Boy name · Latin · pronounced mar-SEL
Verified name
What does Marcel mean?
Little warrior, dedicated to mars
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 599 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 556 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Celo, Marce
Variant: Marcello
Related: Marcus
Using Marcel across cultures
Classic French name associated with Marcel Proust.
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