Marcal
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marcal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 38 babies have been named Marcal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marcal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,164 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,164
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Hawaiian origin
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Arabic origin
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Old German origin
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Biblical Hebrew origin
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Latin origin
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About the Name Marcal
Marcal is a boy name .
Marcal is currently ranked #16,164 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marcal include Mar, May, Marie, and Marcie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marcal include Marcus, Marco, Marcelo, Marcos, Marcel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis