What does the name Marquis mean?

The name Marquis means "Nobleman, borderland ruler".

What is the origin of the name Marquis?

Marquis is a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Marquis?

In 2023, 123 babies were named Marquis in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Marquis a boy's name?

Yes, Marquis is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Marquis

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Births Last Year: 123 ↘

All-Time Total: 24,453

Peak Year: 1990

Marquis is derived from the Old French title "marquis," which means "nobleman" or "ruler of a border territory." It has a long history of use as a given name.

Notable Namesakes

Marquis de Sade - French writer known for controversial works.
Marquis Daniels - NBA player known for his basketball career.
Marquis Grissom - MLB player known for his baseball career.
Marquis Teague - NBA player known for basketball career.
Marquis Haynes - NFL player known for football career.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Marquis

Messiah Hakeem Jaylin Jermaine Deon Amiri Zamir Rashad

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Marquis

Janiyah Azaria Essence Sariyah Malani Jaida Promise Zaria

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Marquis

Marques Marquez Marquise Marquita

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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