Makel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Makel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 745 babies have been named Makel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Makel is past its peak , currently ranked #7,986 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,986
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Makel is also used as a girl name, ranked #15280.
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About the Name Makel
Makel is a boy name .
Is Makel a boy or girl name? Makel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,986 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,280. Makel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Makel is currently ranked #7,986 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Makel include Mak, May, Maie, and Makkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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