The nameJean-Marcel
Jean-Marcel is a French compound boy's name, mostly given in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
It combines Jean, from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious", and Marcel, from the Latin Marcellus, derived from Marcus.
Origin
French, a compound name.
History
Found from the early 20th century, Jean-Marcel peaked in the mid 1950s, stayed in use in the 1960s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Jean-Marcel
Jean-Marcel in France
Jean-Marcel was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 380 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Jean-Marcel. Its rise began around 1939, and it peaked in 1954. Half of all babies named Jean-Marcel in France were born before 1954, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Jean-Marcel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jean-Marcel mean?
It combines Jean, from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious", and Marcel, from the Latin Marcellus, derived from Marcus.
What is the origin of the name Jean-Marcel?
French, a compound name.
Is Jean-Marcel a girl's or a boy's name?
Jean-Marcel is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Jean-Marcel?
Variants and related names of Jean-Marcel include Marcus.