Markel
Markel is a boy's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike.
Origin and history
Markel is a masculine name of Basque origin, functioning as the Basque form of Marcellus or Marcus. It carries the classical etymological meaning associated with the Roman god Mars. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steady choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,708 babies in the United States have been named Markel since 1880. It ranks #1800 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1561.
States where it is most popular
- GA (12 %)
- FL (10.7 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- NC (6.7 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 63 |
| 1960-1970 | 89 |
| 1970-1980 | 132 |
| 1980-1990 | 326 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,259 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,447 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,015 |
| 2020-2029 | 367 |
Famous people named Markel
- Markel Fultz: Basketball player
- Markel Irizar: Cyclist
Fun facts
- Markel is one of the most prominent traditional Basque forms of classical Latin names derived from Marcus.
- While popular in northern Spain, Markel has maintained a subtle, consistent footprint in the United States over recent decades.