Marquel
Marquel is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike (derived from Mark/Marcus root).
Origin and history
Marquel is a modern American name, often created as a elaboration of Mark or Marcus influenced by French-style suffixes like -el. It gained moderate usage in the late 20th century in the United States and remains a distinctive option. Today, it sees modest but steady usage for boys across the country.
Popularity in the United States
2,712 babies in the United States have been named Marquel since 1880. It ranks #2487 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1802.
States where it is most popular
- FL (13.8 %)
- NY (10.3 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- GA (9.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 352 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,026 |
| 2000-2010 | 677 |
| 2010-2019 | 424 |
| 2020-2029 | 125 |
Famous people named Marquel
- Marquel Lee: NFL player, athlete
Fun facts
- Marquel blends classic roots like Mark or Marcus with popular contemporary name suffixes.
- The name saw its highest U.S. popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s.