Marcel

At a Glance: Name: Marcel – Meaning: diminutive of Marcus; 'little warrior' – Origin: French (from Latin Marcellus) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: mar-SEL

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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

Phonetic: mar-SEL   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Marcel mean?

Diminutive of marcus; ‘little warrior’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marcel)

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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