Marcel
Pronunciation: mar-SEHL (key)
Origin of the name Marcel:
From the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive form of Marcus, which is of uncertain derivation. Most believe it has its root in Mars, the name of the Roman mythological god of war. Others, however, think it might be from mas (manly) or from the Greek malakoz (soft, tender).
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Global Popularity of the Name Marcel
- #22 in Austria
- #49 in Slovenia
- #77 in Germany
- #242 in Scotland
- #305 in Norway
- #837 in United States
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