The shift is quiet, but it’s undeniable. As 2026 unfolds, parents are walking away from hyper-invented, look-at-me baby names—and reaching for something softer, steadier, and strangely moving. At the center of this new wave sits one unexpected choice: Marcel. Not flashy. Not viral. Just deeply human. Why is this old name suddenly everywhere again, and what does it say about what parents are really sear… Continues…