Markel
How to say it: mar-KEL · /mɑrˈkɛl/
Basque form of Mark, derived from Latin Marcus, likely related to Mars, Roman god of war.
Markel was the 1,578th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 39 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 59% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,093 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,578 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 39 |
| Share of births | 1 in 41,966 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −59% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,093 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Markel peaked in the 2000s and is less common today.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Mark
Other spellings
Honouring a Markel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Markel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
Famous people named Markel
- Markel Susaeta (born 1987)Spanish association football player
- Markel Fernández (born 2003)Spanish athlete
- Markel Bergara (born 1986)Spanish footballer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
Find names you'll both love, starting with Markel
The one-minute style quiz.