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Marcille

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Pronounced mar-SEEL /mɑrˈsiːl/Medium

Meaning: Marcille is a short, elegant form of Marcella, a feminine name from the Roman Marcus (linked to Mars). It carries a soft French finish.Low

In 30 seconds: A slim, elegant classic: Marcille is a form of Marcella, from the Roman Marcus (said 'mar-SEEL').
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Origin LowLatin, French
MeaningMarcille is a short, elegant form of Marcella, a feminine name from the Roman Marcus (linked to Mars). It carries a soft French finish.
U.S. rank (2023)#16714 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 646

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192319132023

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

Marcille is a form of Marcella, the feminine name from the Roman Marcus (associated with Mars). It reads sleek and vintage-French. A crisp sound (said 'mar-SEEL').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, sleek, and vintage.

Did you know? Marcille trims the Marcella family to a chic, French-sounding two beats; its root is Marcus, tied to Mars.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Marcille — Marcella form; from Marcus

Variations

MarcellaMarcelleMarcile

Nicknames

MarciCille

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marcille mean?

Marcille is a form of Marcella, a feminine name from the Roman Marcus, with a French finish.

How do you pronounce Marcille?

It's said mar-SEEL /mɑrˈsiːl/ — 2 syllables.

Is Marcille a boy or girl name?

Here Marcille is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Marcille?

Marcille is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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