Thor vs Markel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thor

Boy #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian American

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Boy #2,676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

American African American Spanish

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Thor Rank #2,806

Markel Rank #2,676

Markel is more popular, ranked #2676 vs #2806 for Thor.

Is Thor or Markel more popular?

Markel is more popular, ranked #2676 compared to Thor at #2806 in the United States.

What do Thor and Markel mean?

Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin). Markel means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Thor and Markel boy or girl names?

Thor is primarily a boy name. Markel is primarily a boy name.