Dedicated to Mars or a borderland dweller
Marquell is a modern American elaboration of the name Mark or Marcus, combined with the popular 'ell' suffix. It likely draws its roots from the Latin 'Marcus', meaning dedicated to the Roman god Mars, or the French 'Marquis', referring to a nobleman who governed a border territory.
Less common today
Marquell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,407 in 1996.
Former professional football quarterback
Business strategist and author
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
