Marcele is a unique and distinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Marcellus. It is composed of two elements: 'Mars', the Roman god of war, and 'ellus', which means 'little' or 'war-like'. The name has been used throughout history and across various cultures, often as a male name but also appearing as a female name in some instances. Notable figures with this name include Marcele Nègre, a French footballer born in the early 20th century.
The name Marcele saw varying popularity over the years, with a peak of 11 births in 1922 and a consistent average of about five to seven births annually between 1918 and 1966.