Back to all names
Boy
Marcel
dedicated to Mars
Origin
Latin
Used in
pl
Origin and meaning of Marcel
Marcel comes from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, itself linked to the god Mars and thus associated with strength and combativeness. Widespread across Europe, in Poland it has an elegant, slightly French sound that sets it apart from the more traditional form Marceli. Contemporary parents choose it for its international brevity, one that works well both in Poland and abroad.
Variants around the world
How Marcel sounds in other languages.
MarceliMarcelloMarceloMarcellus
Famous people
- Marcel Proust— writer
Settled on Marcel? Now build the registry
Start a free baby registry for {{name}} and share one link with friends and family.