Marcel
A boys’ name of Latin origin, meaning dedicated to Mars, the god of war.
How Marcel has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #772 |
| 2016 | #767 |
| 2017 | #749 |
| 2018 | #735 |
| 2019 | #766 |
| 2020 | #686 |
| 2021 | #687 |
| 2022 | #660 |
| 2023 | #760 |
| 2024 | #753 |
| 2025 | #731 |
Marcel by the numbers
In 2025, 70 babies in England and Wales were named Marcel. In the US, 314 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 336 babies in 1992, making it a 1990s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Marcel. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Marcel
Names that are said the same way as Marcel, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Marcellededicated to Mars; feminine form of Marcel22 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean God
Like Marcel, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Marcel, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Marcel
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