Marceline

Meaning of Marceline

A diminutive of Marcel, meaning "young warrior". It can also mean "belonging to Mars", the Roman god of war.

Marceline has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marceline

Marceline is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #424 in 2025 from #968 in 2020.

Notable people named Marceline

• Marceline Desbordes-Valmore
  French poet and novelist
• Marceline Day
  American silent film actress
• Marceline Orbes
  Spanish actress
• Marceline Miller
  American voice actress
• Marceline Abadeer
  Character in Adventure Time

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Questions about the name Marceline

What does the name Marceline mean?

Marceline means a diminutive of marcel, meaning "young warrior". it can also mean "belonging to mars", the roman god of war, and it comes from French origins.

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

Marceline is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Marceline?

In 2025, Marceline ranked #424 for girls, up from #505 the year before.

When was Marceline most popular?

Marceline peaked at #424 in 2025.