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Marcel

Marcel is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “Belonging to Mars.” In 2024 it was given to 339 boys in the United States.

Marcel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · French
Meaning
“Belonging to Mars”
Pronunciation
/mɑɹˈsɛl/
Also spelled
Ancient

About the name Marcel

Marcel belongs to the Spanish and French tradition. Its meaning — “Belonging to Mars” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Ancient.

In the United States, Marcel first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #500 in 1925, and in 2024 339 babies received the name — 19,767 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marcel in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#500 in 1925
Peak year
2022
Babies named Marcel in 2024
339
Total since 1880
19,767

Spellings & short forms

Ancient

Similar names

More names from the Spanish shelf:

CarlosSpanishLuisSpanishAdrianSpanishAntonioSpanishJulianSpanishOliverSpanishSebastianSpanishMiguelSpanish

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marcel mean?

Marcel means “Belonging to Mars” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Marcel a boy or girl name?

Marcel is a boy name. In 2024, 339 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marcel?

Marcel comes from the Spanish and French tradition. It is also spelled Ancient.

How popular is the name Marcel?

Marcel first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #500 in 1925, and 339 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Marcel?

Marcel is pronounced /mɑɹˈsɛl/ (IPA).

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