Marquis

Marquis is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 123 boys in the United States.

Marquis at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marquis

Marquis belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marquis first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #258 in 1990, and in 2024 123 babies received the name — 24,466 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marquis in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#258 in 1990
Peak year
1990
Babies named Marquis in 2024
123
Total since 1880
24,466

Marquis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2859 in 1997
Babies named Marquis in 2022
3
Total since 1996
16

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marquis mean?

The meaning of Marquis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marquis a boy or girl name?

Marquis is a boy name. In 2024, 123 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marquis?

Marquis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marquis?

Marquis first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #258 in 1990, and 123 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].