The nameMarcelle
Marcelle is the French feminine of Marcel. It was a top 550 American name in 1920.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Marcelle comes from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, linked to Mars.
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In the United States Marcelle reached 533rd place for girls in 1920.
Popularity of the name Marcelle
Marcelle in the United States
Marcelle was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 1,192 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Marcelle. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 1920. Half of all babies named Marcelle in the United States were born before 1950, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Marcelle in France
Marcelle was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 64,680 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Marcelle. Half of all babies named Marcelle in France were born before 1921, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marcelle mean?
Marcelle comes from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, linked to Mars.
What is the origin of the name Marcelle?
French, from Latin.
Is Marcelle a girl's or a boy's name?
Marcelle is a girl's name. In the United States, 91% of the babies named Marcelle are girls.
How popular is the name Marcelle?
In 2024, Marcelle was the 10564th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 9 births.
What are the variants of the name Marcelle?
Variants and related names of Marcelle include Marcel and Marcus.