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Marceau

♂ Boy

Pronounced mar-SOH /mɑrˈsoʊ/Medium

Meaning: A French surname/given name from Marcel/Marcellus — a diminutive of Marcus, 'of Mars; warlike' (the Roman god Mars); we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Little Marcus; of Mars: Marceau is French. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mar-SOH').
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningA French surname/given name from Marcel/Marcellus — a diminutive of Marcus, 'of Mars; warlike' (the Roman god Mars); we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2025)#8017 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marceau is a French surname and given name from Marcel/Marcellus — a diminutive of Marcus, 'of Mars; warlike' (the Roman god Mars; we note the deity link). Borne by mime Marcel Marceau and General Marceau. A lyrical, classic name (said 'mar-SOH').

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, little-Marcus at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Marcus comes from Mars, the Roman god of war — Marceau is a French form (a diminutive), 'little Marcus; of Mars' — lyrical and classic (we note the deity link; made known by mime Marcel Marceau; said 'mar-SOH').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Marcel — deity link noted

Variations

MarcelMarcellusMarso

Nicknames

Marce

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marceau mean?

Marceau is a French form of Marcel — 'little Marcus; of Mars' (the Roman god). We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Marceau?

It's said mar-SOH /mɑrˈsoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marceau a boy or girl name?

Marceau is a boy's name.

How popular is Marceau?

Marceau is a rare name in the U.S.

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