Marquel
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,010 in 1995
13 babies were named Marquel in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,949 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marquel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Marquel, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marquel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarquel first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1995, when it ranked #1,010. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMarquel was 6.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 20,243 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 131,579.
- TrendMarquel has slipped 2,949 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Marquel
Marquel is a boy name of American and Latin origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-uel”. US birth records list Marquel for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 55 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked #1,010 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:American namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.6 | 152,207 boys |
| 1980s | 19 | 53,248 boys |
| 1990s | 53 | 18,914 boys |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,438 boys |
| 2010s | 23 | 44,385 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 82,988 boys |
Other spellings of Marquel
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Marquel
What is the origin of the name Marquel?
Marquel has American, Latin roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Marquel a boy or girl name?
Marquel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Marquel?
Marquel ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1995 (#1,010).