The baby name Marcene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced mar-SEEN (IPA: /mɑrˈsiːn/).
The baby name Marcene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced mar-SEEN (IPA: /mɑrˈsiːn/).
Marcene is French, Latin in Origin.
Marcene is a feminine given name in English formed on the Latin Marc- root, ultimately from Marcus, the Roman family name associated with Mars, the god of war. Its meaning is usually rendered as “of Mars” or “warlike.” The -ene ending points to an American coinage pattern, making Marcene an elaboration or variant of names such as Marcia, Marcella, or Marceline rather than a direct classical form.
In usage, Marcene appears in United States records from the early 20th century, saw modest popularity between the 1930s and 1950s, and is now uncommon. Spelling variants include Marcine and Marcena; related international counterparts include Marcia (English), Marcella (Latin/Italian), Marcela (Spanish/Portuguese/Slavic), Marcelle (French), and Marceline (French). Common diminutives are Marcie and Marcy. For parents seeking a vintage choice with Roman roots, Marcene offers familiar sounds and a clear meaning while remaining distinctive in contemporary name pools.
Marcene is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 8 times, across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
Marcene is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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