Mackel
Pronunciation: [ m-AK-uhl ]
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Mackel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 16 babies have been named Mackel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mackel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,193 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,193
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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#33,330 in US
Akkadian origin
"created by Anu (sky god)"
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Old German (trude component) origin
"beloved strength"
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Latin crux origin
"cross"
#33,344 in US
Persian origin
"cypress tree"
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Old English origin
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#33,316 in US
Old French origin
"the monk"
#33,253 in US
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About the Name Mackel
Mackel is a boy name .
Mackel is currently ranked #33,193 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mackel include Mac, Mack, Macky, Mackie, May, Maie, and Mackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mackel include Mack, Macklin, Mackenzie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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