Marcel
Meaning of Marcel
Marcel is a popular and timeless name for baby boys. It has a charming and sophisticated aura, making it a perfect choice for parents who want to give their son a classic name with a touch of elegance. The name Marcel has its roots in both French and German languages. In French, it is pronounced as mar-SELL (/maʁ.sɛl/), while in German, it is pronounced as MAR-tsel (/ˈmaʁtsəl/). Despite having variations like Marcellus and Marcella, the name Marcel stands strong on its own.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States, we can see that Marcel has been consistently well-received over the years. It has maintained a steady presence in the top 1000 names since the early 20th century. In recent years, its popularity has been on an upward trend, with more than 400 babies being named Marcel each year. In terms of ranking, it reached its peak in the early 1900s when it ranked among the top 500 names.
The name Marcel exudes sophistication and charm, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a timeless yet distinctive name for their little boy. Whether you prefer the French or German pronunciation, this name carries an air of refinement that will surely make your son stand out from the crowd.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as mar-SELL (/maʁ.sɛl/)
German
- Pronunced as MAR-tsel (/ˈmaʁtsəl/)
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Notable People Named Marcel
| Valentin Louis Georges Eugène Marcel Proust was a highly influential French novelist known for his monumental work, À la recherche du temps perdu, published in seven volumes between 1913 and 1927. |
| Marcel Marceau was a renowned French mime artist known for his iconic stage character "Bip the Clown" and his dedication to the art of silence throughout his 60-year career. |
| Marcel Hirscher is an Austrian former World Cup alpine ski racer, known for winning a record eight consecutive World Cup titles and numerous medals at the Alpine Skiing World Championships and Winter Olympics. |
| Marcel Kittel is a retired German racing cyclist known for his success in bunch sprints and time trials during his professional career from 2011 to 2019. |
| Marcel Nguyen - Marcel Van Minh Phuc Long Nguyen is a retired German artistic gymnast and three-time Olympian, known for his silver medal win at the 2012 Olympics and his service as a soldier in the Bundeswehr. |
| Marcel Desailly is a French former professional footballer known for his successful career at club level and international level, including winning the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with the France national team. |
| Marcel Broodthaers was a Belgian poet, filmmaker, and visual artist known for his witty and literate approach to creating art, who was also a member of the Communist party from 1943-1951. |
| Marcel Paul Pagnol was a renowned French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker, known for his versatility and recognized as one of France's greatest 20th-century writers. |
| Marcel de Jong is a retired Canadian professional soccer player known for his position as a left-back. |
| Marcel Martin Koller is a Swiss professional football manager and former player, currently serving as the head coach of Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League. |
| Marcel Stive - Marcel J.F. Stive is a renowned Dutch professor of coastal engineering at Delft University of Technology. |
| Marcel Cerdan - Marcellin "Marcel" Cerdan was a renowned French professional boxer and world middleweight champion, celebrated for his exceptional boxing skills and tragically killed in an airplane crash. |
| Marcel Reece - Marcel Antoine Wayne Reece is a former NFL fullback who played for the Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks before becoming an executive with the Las Vegas Raiders. |
| Marcel Dubois was a French geographer and co-founder of the academic geography journal Annales de Géographie. |
| Marcel Peyrouton was a French diplomat and politician who held various high-ranking positions, including Minister of the Interior during Vichy France and Governor-General of French Algeria. |
