Basque

Markel

Pronounced mar-KELShare

Meaning: Form of Marcellus

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

The Basque form of Marcellus. It connects with the wider Marcus family while retaining its own established local form.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Markel comes from Basque.

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