Marquis

Meaning of Marquis

A nobleman ranking below a duke.

Marquis has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marquis

After ranking as high as #422 in 2000, Marquis has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Marquis

• Marquis Teague
  Basketball player
• Marquis Spiker
  American football player
• Marquis Grissom
  Former baseball player
• Marquis Cooper
  American football player
• Marquis Johnson
  American football player

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Questions about the name Marquis

What does the name Marquis mean?

Marquis means a nobleman ranking below a duke, and it comes from French origins.

Is Marquis a boy's or a girl's name?

Marquis is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Marquis?

Marquis did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Marquis most popular?

Marquis peaked at #422 in 2000.