Since the god Marduk (Merodach) was regarded as the founder of Babylon and a number of the Babylonian kings were even named after him, some scholars have suggested that Marduk represents the deified Nimrod.
Kuna jumal Mardukit (Merodakki) peeti Babüloni rajajaks ja tema nimega nimetati koguni paljusid Babüloni kuningaid, on mõned õpetlased järeldanud, et Marduk on jumalikustatud Nimrod.