NAME PROFILE
Marcel
Marcel is the French form of Marcellus, meaning 'little warrior.' it has a chic, international flair and suggests a person who is articulate, creative, and insightful.
Key Stats
| Total births | 21,123 |
| Gender | Male (72% / 28%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | French, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
NY — 23%LA — 20%CA — 19%MA — 19%MI — 18%
Notable People
Marcel Proust (Author, *In Search of Lost Time*) · Marcel Duchamp (Artist) · Marcel Marceau (Mime) · Marcel Desailly (Athlete) · Marcel Hirscher (Athlete)
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