Meaning: From Marcus; probably linked to Mars
The story
Marcel comes from Marcellus, a Roman diminutive of Marcus. Marcus is probably related to Mars; little warrior turns that probable relationship into an overly literal claim.
Nicknames
- Marc
- Celo
Spellings & variants
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Marcel comes from French and Latin.
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