Boy name
Marcel name meaning
“diminutive form of Marcus”
Marcel is a masculine French name from Latin Marcellus, a diminutive form of Marcus. Its meaning is explained through that relationship to Marcus, which is traditionally associated with Mars, the Roman god of war. Marcell is an alternative spelling of the name.
What does Marcel mean?
Diminutive form of Marcus
In Indonesian: bentuk kecil nama Marcus
Origin and cultural usage of Marcel
The French form of Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, traditionally associated with Mars, the Roman god of war.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Marcel
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Marcel, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
- Valentino: strong, healthy
- Yonas: a dove
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Meaning of each word
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
- Semen: God has heard
- Nathan: he has given
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Marcel Eliezer
Meaning of each word
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
- Eliezer: God is my help
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Meaning of each word
- Calvin: bald-headed
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
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Marcel Josua
Meaning of each word
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
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Meaning of each word
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
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How to pronounce Marcel
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦕꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮎᮨᮜ᮪ |
Is Marcel a boy’s name?
Yes, Marcel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Marcel ranks #2,903 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Marcel
Famous people named Marcel
- Marcel Chandrawinata · b. 1987
- Marcel Radhival · b. 1995
- Marcel Hendrapati Yaparno · b. 1950
- Marcel Prasetyo · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Marcel
What is the meaning of Marcel?
Marcel means diminutive form of Marcus. The French form of Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, traditionally associated with Mars, the Roman god of war.
Is Marcel a boy’s name?
Yes, Marcel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Marcel?
Marcel is of Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Marcel have?
Marcel has 2 syllables (Mar-cel) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Marcel?
Marcel ranks #2,903 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Marcel?
Other spellings: Marcell.
What full names go well with Marcel?
Some ideas: Marcel Valentino Yonas; Marcel Semen Nathan; Marcel Eliezer.
Famous people named Marcel?
Notable people named Marcel include Marcel Chandrawinata, Marcel Radhival, Marcel Hendrapati Yaparno.
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