Marcelle
Meaning: Of Mars, warlike, little warrior
Origin: French/Latin
Gender: Unisex
Rank in France: #10384
Total births: 229,341
History: French feminine form of Marcel, from the Latin Marcellus (little Mars). Marcel Proust wrote In Search of Lost Time, the greatest French novel. Marcel Marceau perfected mime. Marcelle was popular in the early 1900s.
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| Current rank (2021) | #1743 |
| Babies named Marcelle in 2021 | 15 |
| Total recorded in France | 229,291 |
| Peak year | 1920 (8,626 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #4 |
| Years in records | 1900–2021 (110 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 1783 spots |
Frequently asked about Marcelle
What does the name Marcelle mean?
Marcelle means “Of Mars, warlike, little warrior” from French/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Marcelle?
Marcelle has French/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Of Mars, warlike, little warrior”.
How popular is Marcelle in France?
Marcelle ranked #1743 in France in 2021 — given to 15 babies that year.
When was Marcelle most popular?
Marcelle peaked in 1920 with 8,626 babies registered that year in France.
Is Marcelle a boy or girl name?
Marcelle is predominantly a girls' name in France — over 90% of Marcelles in registered births are female.
Is the name Marcelle rising or falling in popularity?
Marcelle has risen 1783 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #3526 in 2016 to #1743 in 2021.
How long has Marcelle been recorded in France?
Marcelle appears in birth records in France across 110 years — from 1900 through 2021.