Marcel
Marcel is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars; young warrior.
Origin and history
Marcel is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from the Latin name Marcellus. It traces back to the Roman god Mars, carrying the etymological sense of being dedicated to Mars or warlike. In the United States, Marcel has enjoyed steady, moderate usage throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Popularity in the United States
20,131 babies in the United States have been named Marcel since 1880. It ranks #835 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #683.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.5 %)
- NY (11.2 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 62 |
| 1910-1920 | 646 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,281 |
| 1930-1940 | 877 |
| 1940-1950 | 757 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,035 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,451 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,718 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,139 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,793 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,253 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,864 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,221 |
Famous people named Marcel
- Marcel Proust: Novelist, Essayist
- Marcel Marceau: Mime artist, Actor
- Marcel Duchamp: Painter, Sculptor
Nicknames
Marc
Fun facts
- Marcel is a modern French derivative of the ancient Roman family name Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus.
- French novelist Marcel Proust brought international literary renown to the name in the early 20th century.