Markel
Meaning
"of Mars, warlike"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,676
- Total SSA Count
- 49
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mark, Marky
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"of Mars, warlike"
Origin: Latin
"son of Rhys, son of the ardent one"
Origin: Welsh
Markel is more popular, ranked #2676 vs #2725 for Price.
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Markel is more popular, ranked #2676 compared to Price at #2725 in the United States.
Markel means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Price means "son of Rhys, son of the ardent one" (Welsh origin).
Markel is primarily a boy name. Price is primarily a boy name.