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Marcial

♂ Boy

Pronounced mar-see-AHL /mɑr.siˈɑl/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Martial — from the Latin Martialis, 'of Mars; warlike; martial' (Mars, the Roman god of war)Low

In 30 seconds: Of Mars; warlike; martial: Marcial is a Spanish form of Martial. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'mar-see-AHL').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA Spanish form of Martial — from the Latin Martialis, 'of Mars; warlike; martial' (Mars, the Roman god of war)
U.S. rank (2024)#8081 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,993

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119112024

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

Marcial is a Spanish form of Martial — from the Latin Martialis, 'of Mars; warlike; martial' (Mars, the Roman god of war). A crisp, classic name (said 'mar-see-AHL').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, of-Mars at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Martial comes from the Latin Martialis, 'of Mars; warlike' (Mars, the Roman god of war) — Marcial is the Spanish form, crisp and classic (said 'mar-see-AHL').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Marcial — Latin etymology

Variations

MartialMarcalMarciano

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marcial mean?

Marcial is a Spanish form of Martial — Latin 'of Mars; warlike; martial'.

How do you pronounce Marcial?

It's said mar-see-AHL /mɑr.siˈɑl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Marcial a boy or girl name?

Marcial is a boy's name.

How popular is Marcial?

Marcial is a rare name in the U.S.

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