Marquis
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Marquis
The name Marquis derives from the French title "marquis," which comes from the Old French "marche" (border/frontier) and the suffix "-is," ultimately rooted in Germanic origins, meaning "lord of the march" or "nobleman of a border territory." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and African American communities, particularly gaining prominence in the United States during the 20th century as a given name rather than a title.
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Etymology
The name Marquis derives from the French title "marquis," which comes from the Old French "marche" (border/frontier) and the suffix "-is," ultimately rooted in Germanic origins, meaning "lord of the march" or "nobleman of a border territory." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and African American communities, particularly gaining prominence in the United States during the 20th century as a given name rather than a title.
Marquis currently ranks #1,672 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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