Marcel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marcel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marcel?
Marcel is spelled M-A-R-C-E-L. The name has 6 letters.
Marcel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Roman family name Marcellus, which is a diminutive form of Marcus, meaning “warlike” or “dedicated to Mars.”
- Origin
- The name Marcel may derive from the Roman family name Marcellus.
- Pronunciation
- MAR-sel · 2 syllables
Marcel Popularity in 2025
Rank#730
Recorded Births364
- Boys usage rose 24 places to #730 and recorded 25 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Marcel Mean?
Derived from the Roman family name Marcellus, which is a diminutive form of Marcus, meaning “warlike” or “dedicated to Mars.”
Origin: The name Marcel may derive from the Roman family name Marcellus. Marcellus itself is commonly associated with the name Marcus, which relates to the Roman god of war, Mars.
How Do You Pronounce Marcel?
PronunciationMAR-sel
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Marcel?
- History
- Marcel has been used in various European cultures and appears in historical records across several centuries, particularly in French-speaking regions.
Marcel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 364 | #730 |
| 2024 | Boys | 339 | #754 |
| 2023 | Boys | 341 | #761 |
| 2022 | Boys | 417 | #659 |
| 2021 | Boys | 387 | #686 |
| 2020 | Boys | 373 | #686 |
| 2019 | Boys | 310 | #766 |
| 2018 | Boys | 326 | #732 |
| 2017 | Boys | 315 | #748 |
| 2016 | Boys | 317 | #765 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 308 | #771 |
| 2014 | Boys | 264 | #847 |
| 2013 | Boys | 275 | #799 |
| 2012 | Boys | 238 | #880 |
| 2011 | Boys | 256 | #841 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2010 | Boys | 255 | #836 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2009 | Boys | 234 | #891 |
| 2008 | Boys | 260 | #838 |
| 2007 | Boys | 248 | #851 |
| 2006 | Girls | 6 | #15,152 |
| 2006 | Boys | 198 | #945 |
When Was Marcel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
417 recorded births
National rank #659
2021 · Boys
387 recorded births
National rank #686
2020 · Boys
373 recorded births
National rank #686
2025 · Boys
364 recorded births
National rank #730
Where Marcel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| AZ | #412 | 18 |
| LA | #531 | 8 |
| NY | #572 | 27 |
| PA | #577 | 16 |
| MN | #586 | 8 |
| FL | #602 | 28 |
| MA | #620 | 7 |