Marcell
Marcell is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or young warrior.
Origin and history
Marcell is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived as a spelling variant of Marcellus, which is a diminutive of Marcus. Etymologically linked to Mars, the Roman god of war, it carries the traditional meaning of 'young warrior' or 'dedicated to Mars'. In the United States, Marcell has maintained a steady, modest level of historical usage, functioning as a slightly shorter and less common alternative to Marcellus.
Popularity in the United States
4,862 babies in the United States have been named Marcell since 1880. It ranks #1752 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1565.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.5 %)
- IL (17.5 %)
- MI (16.8 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- TX (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 81 |
| 1920-1930 | 171 |
| 1930-1940 | 110 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 154 |
| 1960-1970 | 275 |
| 1970-1980 | 541 |
| 1980-1990 | 659 |
| 1990-2000 | 923 |
| 2000-2010 | 820 |
| 2010-2019 | 660 |
| 2020-2029 | 363 |
Famous people named Marcell
- Marcell Dareus: American football player
- Marcell Ozuna: Baseball player
- Marcell Ateman: American football player
Nicknames
Marc, Cello
Fun facts
- Marcell ultimately derives from the ancient Roman family cognomen Marcellus.
- The single-L or double-L endings like Marcell and Marcel developed in Western Europe as modern adaptations of Marcellus.