Marquell
Marquell is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Drawn from Mark (consecrated to Mars) or Marcellus, combined with a decorative suffix.
Origin and history
Marquell is a modern American name, likely created as a blend combining elements from names like Mark or Marcus with the popular 'ell' suffix inspired by French-origin names like Marcellus. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as a distinctive masculine name. Though relatively rare, it maintains steady usage across the country.
Popularity in the United States
1,562 babies in the United States have been named Marquell since 1880. It ranks #3184 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1841.
States where it is most popular
- IL (26.8 %)
- FL (13.6 %)
- NC (13.6 %)
- SC (10.5 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
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 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 232 |
| 1990-2000 | 557 |
| 2000-2010 | 413 |
| 2010-2019 | 243 |
| 2020-2029 | 86 |
Nicknames
Mark, Quell
Fun facts
- Marquell reflects a late 20th-century American naming trend of combining melodic classical roots with trendy French-style endings.
- Over 1,500 boys in the United States have been given the name Marquell since tracking began.