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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Diminutive of Marcus; 'little warrior'
- Origin
- French (from Latin Marcellus)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- mar-SEL
Marcel is a French name, a diminutive of Marcus, carrying the meaning 'little warrior.' It's pronounced mar-SEL. The name has a clean, compact sound that works well on its own or paired with a longer middle name.
Meaning & Origin of Marcel
Meaning: Diminutive of Marcus; 'little warrior'.
Origin: French (from Latin Marcellus).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Marcel
mar-SELIPA /mɑːrˈsɛl/
Popularity of Marcel
Marcel hit its highest popularity ranking in 1925, coming in at #500 with 148 baby boys given the name that year. By 2024 it ranked lower, at #753, even though it actually went to more babies that year — 339 — than during its 1925 peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Marcel mean?
Diminutive of Marcus; ‘little warrior’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Marcel?
Marcel is pronounced mar-SEL (IPA: /mɑːrˈsɛl/).
Is Marcel a popular name right now?
Marcel peaked at #500 in 1925 and is ranked #753 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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