Macel

Macel is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Marcel (the feminine form being Marcelle), which derives from the Roman name Marcellus, meaning 'young warrior' or 'dedicated to Mars.' Alternatively, it could be a variation of Mabel or an Anglicized form of a surname. The name has appeared sporadically in the United States throughout the 20th century, particularly in Southern regions. Macel has a vintage quality that connects to the early 1900s when it saw its modest peak in usage. The name's brevity and soft sound give it an understated elegance. Despite its rarity in contemporary usage, Macel possesses a classic simplicity that distinguishes it from more elaborate feminine names.

Macel is also given to boys.

Pronounced muh-SEL.

As of October 2026, Macel ranked #5969 in US births in 1959 SSA, peaked at #985 in 1909.