Marcel name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin and Greek
Usage: English, German, French, Catalan, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: m(a)-rcel
Meaning: Mars, The Roman God of War and The Element Marcus Which Means Dedicated to Mars
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Marcel meaning and origin

What does Marcel mean?

Marcel's meaning is Mars, The Roman God of War or The Element Marcus Which Means Dedicated to Mars is used commonly in Swedish, Finnish, Catalan, French, Danish, Norwegian, German and English that of Greek and Latin origin is bestowed upon both sexes.

Also Marcel is French form of Marcellus. The name is celebrated on January 16th.

How do I pronounce Marcel?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Marcel is m(a)-rcel. The other ways to say the name is mar-cel.

Variants of Marcel

Marcellus, Marcele, Marcelin, Markus, Marcus, Marcelinus, Mark, Marcas, Damarcus, Marcusanthony

Names that rhyme with Marcel

How popular is the name Marcel?

an extremely popular name in France with over 467816 new-borns have been given the name since 1900. At the peak of its usage in 1908, it ranked 3rd when 14516 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Additionally, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 22 times A common name in United States with over 18570 new-borns have been given the name since 1881. The moniker is At present ascending on the charts, in 1925, the moniker grabbed the 499th spot and 336 baby boys were given the name.

In addition to that, the name has been in Also, A common name in England and Wales with over 2607 new-borns have been given the name since 1996. Currently the name is rising, in 2018, 252 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 221st position.

Also, A common name in Belgium having over 1097 recievers in 23 years of usage. Currently the name is hotter than ever, the moniker grabbed the 43rd spot and 170 baby boys were given the name.

Marcel is a familiar baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 77 on boy names chart when 96 babies were given the name Marcel.

There are over 781 babies that have been given the name Marcel in Switzerland. Also, in Netherlands, in just 5 years, it has made it to the top 300 names. Recently in 2018, 62 babies were given Marcel and it reached its peak ranking, 252 on boy names chart.

There are over 260 babies that have been given the name Marcel in Netherlands.

In Ireland, Marcel is a unique name where it has been in use since 2005 and has secured the place in top 200 names.

In 2014, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 148 on boy names chart when 48 babies were named Marcel. Over 440 people have been named Marcel in Ireland. However things change on global perspective, Marcel is extremely popular in DR Congo where every 1 in 400 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Canada, Germany, Cameroon, Brazil, Romania, Madagascar, Benin, Central African Republic, Rwanda, Chad, Congo, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Czech Republic, Nigeria, Poland, Ivory Coast, Spain, Ethiopia, Slovakia and Togo.

According to our findings, at least 1190000 people have been bestowed Marcel around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202376034100
202266041200
202168238500
202068737000
201976531000
201873532400
201774831500
201676731600
2015771308164015
201484826300
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Marcel in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands3596894105305
Finland60567100

Here's what numbers has to say about Marcel

The letter M as your cornerstone reveals you are a workhorse, meaning you enjoy working more than you enjoy anything else. You love life and life loves you. You love to change and can't stand constancy and monotony. You don't share the usual opinion of things and the ordinary life perspective. You have a powerful appearance. You always make the best entrance, no matter where you appear. You want to shout it out to the world that not everyone has to think or behave the same.

Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Marcel

  •  Adreea - Girl name Adreea is rooted from Latin, Adreea means "Dark and Rich and The Word Ater Which is of the Meaning Black". Adreea is a short version of Adriana.
  •  Léane - Origin of Léane is in Hebrew and Latin languages bestowed upon baby girls which is used in French, meaning of Léane is "The Lion or Lioness"
  •  Isaure - Isaure's meaning is From Isaria or Province of Asia Minor: Isauria or Isaura Its Capital is used substantially in French aimed at girls is of Latin origin
  •  Deo - Deo's meaning is Dev is rooted from Latin used as a boy name is used in Hindi
  •  Roselee - Roselee's meaning is Rose Blossom and The Word Rosa with the Meaning Rose used for baby girls which is used in English is originated from Latin. Roselee is resultant of Rosalia.

Middle names for Marcel

These well-liked and familiar middle names flows beautifully with the baby name Marcel .

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Famous people named Marcel

  • Marcel Dupré, French organist, composer, and pedagogue
  • Marcel Mule, French classical saxophonist
  • Marcel Aymé, French novelist, children's writer, humour writer
  • Marcel Pavel, folk music singer in Romania
  • Marcel Mariën, Belgian surrealist, poet, essayist, photographer
  • Marcel Chevalier, worked as the last chief executioner in France
  • Marcel Tabuteau, French-American oboist
  • Marcel Minnaert, Dutch astronomer of Belgian origin
  • Marcel Prévost, French author and dramatist
  • Marcel Ranjeva, Malagasy politician
  • Marcel Grandjany, French-American harpist and composer
  • Marcel Laurendeau, politician in Manitoba, Canada
  • Marcel Conche, French philosopher
  • Marcel Massé, Canadian politician and civil servant
  • Marcel Journet, French, bass, operatic singer
  • Marcel Griaule, French anthropologist
  • Marcel Lessard, Canadian former politician
  • Marcel Ospel, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of UBS AG
  • Marcel Lüske, Dutch professional poker player
  • Marcel Boulic, politician in Manitoba, Canada
  • Marcel J. E. Golay, Swiss-born mathematician, physicist
  • Marcel Tolkowsky, member of a Jewish family
  • Marcel Danesi, current Professor of Semiotics and Linguistic Anthropology at the University of Toronto
  • Marcel LaFosse, French musician and trumpeter with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Marcel Schwob, Jewish French symbolist writer best
  • Marcel Gimond, French sculptor
  • Marcel Sulzberger, Swiss composer, pianist and music author
  • Marcel Rouff, novelist, poet, critic, and historian
  • Marcel van Grunsven, from 1926 to 1961
  • Marcel Mihalovici, French composer born in Romania
  • Marcel Pauker, Romanian communist militant and husband of the future Romanian Communist leader Ana Pauker
  • Marcel Hansenne, French middle distance runner
  • Marcel Prawy, Austrian dramaturg
  • Marcel Gromaire, French painter
  • Marcel Knobil, author, writer, editor
  • Marcel Berlins, {{cite news
  • Marcel Bucard, French Fascist politician
  • Marcel Gatsinzi, Rwandan soldier and politician
  • Marcel Delgado, sculptor and model-maker
  • Marcel Lefebvre, French Roman Catholic archbishop
  • Marcel Deprez, French electrical engineer
  • Marcel Mauss, French sociologist
  • Marcel Riesz, Hungarian mathematician,
  • Marcel Grossmann, mathematician and a friend and classmate of Albert Einstein
  • Marcel Otte, professor of Prehistory at the Université de Liège
  • Marcel Granet, French sociologist, ethnologist and sinologist
  • Marcel Junod, Swiss doctor and one of the most accomplished field delegates
  • Marcel Pourbaix, Belgian chemist and pianist
  • Marcel Vogel, research scientist working at the IBM San Jose Research Center for 27 years
  • Marcel Brillouin, French physicist and mathematician
  • Marcel Achard, French playwright and screenwriter whose popular sentimental comedies maintained his position as a highly recognizable name
  • Marcel Proust, French novelist, critic, and essayist best
  • Marcel Marlier, Belgian artist and illustrator
  • Marcel Duchamp, French-American painter, sculptor, chess player, and writer whose work is associated with Cubism
  • Marcel Moyse, French flutist
  • Marcel Pilet-Golaz, Swiss politician
  • Marcel Cerdan, French 'Pied-Noir' of spanish origin
  • Marcel Marceau, French actor and mime artist most famous for his stage persona as "Bip the Clown"
  • Marcel Camus, French film director
  • Marcel Reich-Ranicki, Polish-born German literary critic and member of the literary group Gruppe 47

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  7. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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