Marceau
Meaningof Mars · French form of Marcel
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #7,257 in 2024
10 babies were named Marceau in the US in 2025. It has dropped 177 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Marceau you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marceau, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marceau would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarceau first shows up in US birth records in 2016, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #7,257.
- New on the sceneMarceau wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2016.
- TrendMarceau has slipped 177 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMarceau is a French form of Marcel, which means “of Mars”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Marceau
Marceau is a boy name of French and Latin origin meaning “of Mars”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-eau”. US birth records list Marceau for boys from 2016 to 2025, in 6 of those 10 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #7,257 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.9 | 533,333 boys |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 279,070 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Marceau
What does the name Marceau mean?
Marceau means “of Mars” in French, as a form of Marcel.
What is the origin of the name Marceau?
Marceau has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Marceau a boy or girl name?
Marceau is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marceau?
Marceau ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#7,257).