Star of the sea or shining sea
Marrell is likely a variant of Merrell or Merrill, which stems from the Middle English name Muriel. It ultimately derives from Celtic elements meaning 'bright sea' or 'shining sea', though it has also been associated with the Latin 'stella maris'.
Less common today
Marrell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,063 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL running back
