Marcel

Meaning of Marcel

It means "young warrior" or "belonging to Mars," the Roman god of war.

Marcel has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marcel

Marcel is climbing again, up to #731 in 2025 from #752 in 2024 after peaking at #659 in 2022.

Notable people named Marcel

• Marcel Marceau
  Famous French mime artist
• Marcel Proust
  Influential French novelist
• Marcelo Vieira
  Brazilian professional footballer
• Marcel Dzama
  Canadian contemporary artist
• Marcel Iureș
  Romanian actor

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Questions about the name Marcel

What does the name Marcel mean?

Marcel means it means "young warrior" or "belonging to mars," the roman god of war, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Marcel a boy's or a girl's name?

Marcel is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Marcel?

In 2025, Marcel ranked #731 for boys, up from #752 the year before.

When was Marcel most popular?

Marcel peaked at #659 in 2022.