Marciel is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Marcius, which was believed to be Etruscan in origin and meant 'dedicated to Mars', the Roman god of war. The name Marciel has a historic presence, with notable figures such as Saint Marcellus, a 3rd-century Christian martyr whose feast day is celebrated on February 16th. In literature, Marciel appears as a character in Victor Hugo's classic novel, 'Les Misérables'. Today, Marciel continues to be used as a given name, often serving as a unique yet familiar alternative to more common names like Marcel or Marco.
The name Marciel experienced a noticeable peak in popularity between 1918 and 1924 with a total of 46 births during those years alone, reaching as high as 9 births in both 1920 and 1924. However, the frequency of this name significantly declined afterwards, with only occasional years seeing more than 5 births each until 1935. Overall, Marciel was chosen for a total of 84 newborns between 1914 and 1935.