Marcial

Marcial is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Marcial at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marcial

Marcial belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marcial first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1578 in 1959, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 1,993 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marcial in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#1578 in 1959
Peak year
1991
Babies named Marcial in 2024
10
Total since 1880
1,993

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marcial mean?

The meaning of Marcial is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marcial a boy or girl name?

Marcial is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marcial?

Marcial comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Marcial?

Marcial first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #1578 in 1959, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.