Markell
Markell is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike; a modern elaboration of Mark.
Origin and history
Markell is a modern American name, likely created as an elaboration of Mark or Marcus influenced by names ending in the popular '-ell' suffix. It carries roots traced back to the Roman god Mars, traditionally interpreted as meaning warlike or dedicated to Mars. The name has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
4,717 babies in the United States have been named Markell since 1880. It ranks #1795 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1545.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.8 %)
- GA (9.5 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 182 |
| 1980-1990 | 364 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,230 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,486 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,043 |
| 2020-2029 | 383 |
Famous people named Markell
- Markell Fultz: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Markell Carter: Football Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Mark, Marky, Kell
Fun facts
- Markell belongs to a modern trend of blending classic names like Mark with popular phonetic endings like -ell.
- Through its connection to Mark and Marcus, the root of the name traces back to ancient Roman tradition.