Marquis
m(a)-rquis,
mar-quis
US Popularity:2902
Origin:French
Meaning:nobleman; lord of the borderlands
If baby is going to rule your home, then it's only right he has a name that matches. Marquis, a boy's name of French origin, means "nobleman" and "lord of the borderlands" and was a title used for the nobility. It was a rank used for aristocrats who had land in more vulnerable border areas and was a lower rank than Duke but higher than Baron, Earl, and Viscount. This regal name can also be spelled as Marquise, the feminine form of Marquis, and Marquez.
Famous People Named Marquis
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Marquis de SadeAuthor
Marquis Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Marquis is currently #4717 on The Bump
Boy:Marquis is currently #1545 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Marquis is currently #2902 in U.S. births
Boy:Marquis is currently #958 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2902
in 2023
- 70
from 2022
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