Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Marzell since 1918
Babies named Marzell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1999, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marzell's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 | 0 |
| 1920s | 93 | 11 |
| 1930s | 67 | 18 |
| 1940s | 26 | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 | 30 |
| 1960s | 0 | 17 |
| 1970s | 0 | 19 |
| 1980s | 0 | 18 |
| 1990s | 0 | 41 |
| 2000s | 0 | 50 |
| 2010s | 0 | 43 |
| 2020s | 0 | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Marzell is a rare German variant of the Roman name Marcellus, meaning 'little warrior.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1926 and reached its peak popularity in 1931, reflecting a period when immigrant families often chose traditional names from their homelands. In 2025, the name ranked 9,714th, with an incidence of about 1 in 244,000 births, indicating it remains uncommon but has maintained a steady, if tiny, presence. While no top states are recorded due to its rarity, Marzell carries a distinct historical and cultural flavor, and its trajectory has been stable over the decades, neither rising nor falling dramatically. For parents seeking a name with a strong martial history and Germanic roots, Marzell offers a unique choice.
Marzell is a German variant of Marcellus, a Roman family name derived from Mars, the god of war. The name Marcellus was popularized by several early Christian saints, including a 4th-century pope. The variant Marzell emerged in German-speaking regions, where the 'z' spelling reflects local pronunciation. It has been in occasional use in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marz, Zell
Sibling names for Marzell
Names that share Marzell's style, for a brother or sister.
