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Markel
BoyMeaning of Markel: Latin: 'dedicated to Mars'
Markel is a boy's name most strongly associated with Basque naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3030th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3030
39 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
4,829
First recorded 1948 · peak 1999
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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