Marquel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marquel is a name with Latin roots, derived from 'Marcus', which means warlike. It has evolved through forms like Marcellus to its current version, Marquel. The name is modern and has gained popularity in recent decades, often seen as a strong and unique choice. There is no biblical significance associated with it.
The name Marquel is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marquel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Marquel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3681st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1346th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1795th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3448th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9912th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7866th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17159th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Marquel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marquel"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈkwɛl/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Marquel is derived from the name 'Marcellus', which is a diminutive form of 'Marcus'. 'Marcus' comes from the Latin word 'mars', referring to the Roman god of war.
Meaning
warlike
Language Evolution
Marcus, Marcellus, Marquel
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a modern variation of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Marquell, Marq, Marc
Modern Popularity & Image
Marquel is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
Marquel Lee (American football player), Marquel Martin (American actor and model)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marquel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marquel"
"Marquel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3681st of 10718 | 126 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1346th of 16616 | 1,029 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1795th of 24088 | 1,155 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3448th of 23106 | 389 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9912th of 19264 | 47 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7866th of 27321 | 143 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 17159th of 35406 | 58 |
Regional Popularity of "Marquel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.18% 1407th/3685 |
36.65% 1640th/4475 |
20.49% 1064th/5194 |
34.65% 2189th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.11% 1838th/4582 |
42.22% 2180th/5164 |
20.61% 1507th/7313 |
41.81% 3120th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
- |
55.09% 3758th/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Marquel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marquel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marquel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.