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Marquise
BoyFrench· “marquess, a noble title”
- Meaning
- marquess, a noble title
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- mar-KEES
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,324
- US babies 2025
- 60
- Best rank
- #372 (1995)
- Peak year
- 1995
Meaning and origin of Marquise
Marquise is a French name that means “marquess, a noble title”.
Taken from the aristocratic title, Marquise comes from French marquis, a nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke; the original title referred to lords guarding a march, or border territory. In French, marquise is strictly the feminine form, the wife of a marquis, but in the United States Marquise has been used mainly as a boy's name since the later twentieth century, especially in African American communities that embraced titled names. It carries a sense of stature and polish. Marq and Quise are possible short forms, and related spellings include Markese and Marquis.
Popularity over time
Marquise first appears in US Social Security records in 1969. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 27 different years, starting in 1983. Its best national rank was #372 in 1995, the same year it reached its highest count of 644 babies. In 2025, 60 babies were named Marquise, and it ranked #2,324 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,171 in 1980, #590 in 2000, #1,065 in 2010, and #2,324 in 2025. Of the 10,603 US boys named Marquise since records began, 44% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,593 babies. Since 2010, 1,858 more have been named Marquise.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Devan, Tristin, Daquan, Darian, and Darien.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marquise ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2670 | 5 |
| Texas | #2818 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Marquise is usually pronounced mar-KEES, with two syllables. It has eight letters, starts with M and ends in “-se”.
Middle names for Marquise
A few middle names that flow with Marquise: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marquise
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marquise mean?
Marquise is a French name that means “marquess, a noble title”.
What is the origin of the name Marquise?
Marquise has French roots. Taken from the aristocratic title, Marquise comes from French marquis, a nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke; the original title referred to lords guarding a march, or border territory.
Is Marquise a popular name?
Not especially. Marquise ranked #2,324 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Marquise a boy or girl name?
Marquise is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Marquise?
Marquise is usually pronounced mar-KEES. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings