Marquise

Meaning of Marquise

A French title of nobility, ranking below a duke but above an earl or count. It originally referred to a nobleman governing a border territory.

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

Popularity of Marquise

After ranking as high as #589 in 2000, Marquise has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Marquise

• Marquise Wilson
  American football wide receiver
• Marquise Goodwin
  American track and field athlete
• Marquise Gray
  American basketball player
• Marquise Moore
  American basketball player
• Marquise Richards
  American actor

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Questions about the name Marquise

What does the name Marquise mean?

Marquise means a french title of nobility, ranking below a duke but above an earl or count. it originally referred to a nobleman governing a border territory, and it comes from French origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Marquise?

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

When was Marquise most popular?

Marquise peaked at #589 in 2000.