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Marsel

Quick answerMarsel is a variant of Marcellus, derived from the Latin name Marcellus, which is a diminutive of Marcus meaning "of Mars" or "warlike," referencing the Roman god of war.

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#5,526
TrendRevival
Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageMultiple (French, Russian, Turkic)
CultureEuropean and Central Asian
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 9
Global rank#278

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Marsel

Marsel is a variant of Marcellus, derived from the Latin name Marcellus, which is a diminutive of Marcus meaning "of Mars" or "warlike," referencing the Roman god of war.

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Etymology

Marsel is a variant of Marcellus, derived from the Latin name Marcellus, which is a diminutive of Marcus meaning "of Mars" or "warlike," referencing the Roman god of war. The name is primarily used in French, Russian, and Turkic cultures, with particular prevalence in France, Turkey, and former Soviet states; it gained notable use in the 20th century among Russian and Central Asian populations.

Marsel currently ranks #5,526 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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