Boy
Marcel
young warrior, dedicated to Mars
About Marcel
Continental elegance defines this sophisticated choice that has graced notable figures throughout history in literature, arts, and culture. The name possesses a refined quality that feels both timeless and gently distinguished, never stuffy or pretentious. French in flavor yet internationally recognized, it offers parents a way to add European flair to their son's identity. The soft consonants and melodic vowels create a pleasing auditory experience when spoken. Parents drawn to Marcel often appreciate its cultural associations and artistic connections. The name ages beautifully, working equally well for a playful toddler and a distinguished adult. Its classic status ensures it won't feel dated as trends shift and evolve over the years.
Popularity of the Name Marcel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #962 | ||||
| 1892 | #916 | ||||
| 1901 | #907 | ||||
| 1903 | #886 | ||||
| 1905 | #888 | ||||
| 1906 | #895 | ||||
| 1907 | #971 | ||||
| 1911 | #722 | ||||
| 1912 | #846 | ||||
| 1913 | #687 | ||||
| 1914 | #641 | ||||
| 1915 | #607 | ||||
| 1916 | #692 | ||||
| 1917 | #583 | ||||
| 1918 | #577 | ||||
| 1919 | #607 | ||||
| 1920 | #613 | ||||
| 1921 | #637 | ||||
| 1922 | #607 | ||||
| 1923 | #510 | ||||
| 1924 | #530 | ||||
| 1925 | #500 | ||||
| 1926 | #561 | ||||
| 1927 | #509 | ||||
| 1928 | #523 | ||||
| 1929 | #519 | ||||
| 1930 | #527 | ||||
| 1931 | #552 | ||||
| 1932 | #554 | ||||
| 1933 | #663 | ||||
| 1934 | #591 | ||||
| 1935 | #736 | ||||
| 1936 | #814 | ||||
| 1937 | #736 | ||||
| 1938 | #733 | ||||
| 1939 | #683 | ||||
| 1940 | #867 | ||||
| 1941 | #831 | ||||
| 1942 | #720 | ||||
| 1943 | #706 | ||||
| 1944 | #928 | ||||
| 1945 | #704 | ||||
| 1946 | #833 | ||||
| 1947 | #699 | ||||
| 1948 | #643 | ||||
| 1949 | #734 | ||||
| 1950 | #732 | ||||
| 1951 | #708 | ||||
| 1952 | #668 | ||||
| 1953 | #690 | ||||
| 1954 | #702 | ||||
| 1955 | #804 | ||||
| 1956 | #683 | ||||
| 1957 | #730 | ||||
| 1958 | #729 | ||||
| 1959 | #719 | ||||
| 1960 | #704 | ||||
| 1961 | #705 | ||||
| 1962 | #677 | ||||
| 1963 | #699 | ||||
| 1964 | #640 | ||||
| 1965 | #591 | ||||
| 1966 | #624 | #227 | |||
| 1967 | #591 | #246 | |||
| 1968 | #595 | ||||
| 1969 | #588 | ||||
| 1970 | #600 | #267 | |||
| 1971 | #621 | #207 | |||
| 1972 | #564 | #300 | |||
| 1973 | #585 | #293 | |||
| 1974 | #657 | #268 | |||
| 1975 | #597 | #257 | |||
| 1976 | #636 | ||||
| 1977 | #645 | #245 | |||
| 1978 | #725 | #251 | |||
| 1979 | #676 | #286 | |||
| 1980 | #658 | ||||
| 1981 | #641 | ||||
| 1982 | #710 | ||||
| 1983 | #597 | #255 | |||
| 1984 | #619 | ||||
| 1985 | #617 | ||||
| 1986 | #565 | ||||
| 1987 | #594 | ||||
| 1988 | #551 | #263 | |||
| 1989 | #586 | ||||
| 1990 | #561 | #342 | |||
| 1991 | #595 | #345 | |||
| 1992 | #557 | #331 | |||
| 1993 | #639 | #357 | #383 | ||
| 1994 | #639 | #260 | #365 | ||
| 1995 | #655 | #418 | |||
| 1996 | #627 | #415 | |||
| 1997 | #659 | #758 | #372 | ||
| 1998 | #661 | #705 | #773 | ||
| 1999 | #640 | #650 | #574 | ||
| 2000 | #747 | #621 | #466 | ||
| 2001 | #790 | #793 | #707 | ||
| 2002 | #853 | #750 | #502 | ||
| 2003 | #772 | #791 | #740 | ||
| 2004 | #839 | #718 | #602 | ||
| 2005 | #806 | #596 | #494 | #732 | |
| 2006 | #946 | #534 | #553 | #629 | |
| 2007 | #852 | #416 | #356 | #277 | #848 |
| 2008 | #839 | #321 | #186 | #727 | |
| 2009 | #892 | #281 | #420 | #184 | #791 |
| 2010 | #838 | #263 | #150 | #883 | |
| 2011 | #842 | #286 | #159 | #826 | |
| 2012 | #882 | #260 | #184 | #705 | |
| 2013 | #801 | #262 | #166 | #643 | |
| 2014 | #848 | #236 | #149 | #756 | |
| 2015 | #772 | #229 | #236 | #722 | |
| 2016 | #766 | #250 | #203 | #704 | |
| 2017 | #749 | #250 | #153 | #721 | |
| 2018 | #733 | #228 | #464 | #196 | #668 |
| 2019 | #766 | #269 | #225 | #603 | |
| 2020 | #686 | #307 | #411 | #230 | #742 |
| 2021 | #686 | #286 | #333 | #569 | |
| 2022 | #659 | #372 | #401 | #721 | |
| 2023 | #761 | #347 | #374 | #518 | |
| 2024 | #755 | #500 | #605 | #664 | |
| 2025 | #731 | #534 | #379 | #657 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Marcel
Names Similar to Marcel
Nicknames for Marcel
- Marc
- Marcy
- Cel
- Mar
- M
Famous People Named Marcel
| Marcel Proust | French novelist and essayist |
| Marcel Duchamp | French-American painter and sculptor |
| Marcel Marceau | French mime artist |
| Marcel Kittel | German professional cyclist |
| Marcel Desailly | French former footballer |
| Marcel Hirscher | Austrian alpine ski racer |
| Marcel Cerdan | French boxer |
| Marcel Dassault | French industrialist and aviation pioneer |
| Marcel Lefebvre | French Catholic archbishop and theologian |
| Marcel Sabitzer | Austrian professional footballer |
| Marcel Granollers | Spanish professional tennis player |
| Marcel Schmelzer | German professional footballer |
| Marcel Dzama | Canadian contemporary artist |
| Marcel Reece | American former professional football player |
| Marcel Hossa | Slovak ice hockey player |
| Marcel Nguyen | German artistic gymnast |
| Marcel Siem | German professional golfer |
| Marcel Ruiz | American actor |
Characters Named Marcel
| Marcel Gerard | Character from "The Originals" TV series |
| Marcel the Shell | Stop-motion character from a series of short films |
| Marcel Baudelaire | Character from the "A Series of Unfortunate Events" book series |
| Marcel Bonin | Character from the film "La Vie en Rose" |
| Marcel Proust | Character from the film "Midnight in Paris" |
| Marcel Torres | Character from the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Marcel Steiner | Character from the TV series "Dark" |
| Marcel Morales | Character from the film "Love, Simon" |
| Marcel Janvier | Character from the TV series "NCIS - Los Angeles" |
| Marcel Dumas | Character from the film "The Pink Panther" |