Markell

Latin

"warlike"

Markell Origin and Meaning

The name Markell is a boy's name of German origin.

Markell appears to be a blend name combining elements of Mark (from Latin 'Marcus' meaning 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war) with the common '-ell' suffix found in many traditional surnames and given names. The suffix '-ell' typically functions as a diminutive in some naming traditions. Markell has historical usage as both a surname and given name. As a surname, it has Germanic and Jewish roots. As a given name, Markell began appearing more frequently in the United States from the 1970s onward. The name saw its peak popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s. Markell has cross-cultural appeal and has been used across various communities in the United States.

Markell Rank in US Top 1000

# 986 in the US

Popularity of the name Markell

• 984 Unique 2021

Famous People Named Markell

• Markell Carter American NFL football player