Markel

Meaning of Markel

Derived from Mikel, meaning "who is like God?"

Markel has Basque roots — browse every Basque baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Markel

After ranking as high as #946 in 2001, Markel has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Markel

• Markel Susaeta
  Spanish footballer
• Markel Brown
  American basketball player
• Markel Crawford
  American basketball player
• Markel Bergara
  Spanish footballer
• Markel Starks
  American basketball player

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Questions about the name Markel

What does the name Markel mean?

Markel means derived from mikel, meaning "who is like god?", and it comes from Basque origins.

Is Markel a boy's or a girl's name?

Markel is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Markel?

Markel did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Markel most popular?

Markel peaked at #946 in 2001.