Boy
Marquise
warlike
About Marquise
Elegant and aristocratic, Marquise elevates everyday interactions with its refined sophistication. This name suggests distinction and style, perfect for parents wanting their son to carry an air of natural nobility without pretension. The French influence brings continental elegance while remaining accessible in English-speaking contexts, creating cross-cultural appeal.
The name's length and structure provide natural authority, commanding attention in formal settings while remaining personable in casual conversation. Marquise carries an inherent sense of leadership and poise, qualities that can positively influence how others perceive and interact with your son throughout his life. The rhythmic syllables create a pleasing cadence that's easy to remember yet sophisticated enough to impress. This choice demonstrates ambition for your son's future while providing him with a name that's both unique and dignified, capable of carrying him confidently through every stage of life from childhood wonder to adult achievement.
Popularity of the Name Marquise
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1983 | #961 |
| 1984 | #873 |
| 1985 | #872 |
| 1986 | #856 |
| 1987 | #774 |
| 1988 | #674 |
| 1989 | #587 |
| 1990 | #552 |
| 1991 | #520 |
| 1992 | #551 |
| 1993 | #486 |
| 1994 | #448 |
| 1995 | #372 |
| 1996 | #417 |
| 1997 | #404 |
| 1998 | #442 |
| 1999 | #517 |
| 2000 | #590 |
| 2001 | #634 |
| 2002 | #663 |
| 2003 | #691 |
| 2004 | #730 |
| 2005 | #807 |
| 2006 | #857 |
| 2007 | #917 |
| 2008 | #916 |
| 2009 | #919 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Marquise
Names Similar to Marquise
Nicknames for Marquise
- Mark
- Quis
- Mar
- Marc
- Marq
Famous People Named Marquise
| Marquise Brown | American football player |
| Marquise Goodwin | American football player and Olympic long jumper |
| Marquise Hill | American football player |
| Marquise Kennedy | American basketball player |
| Marquise King | American basketball player |
| Marquise Lee | American football player |
| Marquise Moore | American basketball player |
| Marquise Parker | American football player |
| Marquise Pointer | American basketball player |
| Marquise Reed | American basketball player |
| Marquise Simmons | American basketball player |
| Marquise Walker | American football player |
| Marquise Williams | American football player |
| Marquise Wilson | American football player |
| Marquise Wright | American basketball player |
| Marquise Young | American rapper known as "Rich Homie Quan" |
| Marquise Daniels | American retired basketball player |
| Marquise C. Brown | American author and motivational speaker |
| Marquise Knox | American blues musician |
| Marquise Ethridge | American social media influencer |
Characters Named Marquise
| Marquise de Carabas | Character in Neil Gaiman's "Neverwhere" |
| Marquise Clayton | Character in the movie "The Best Man" |
| Marquise Evrémonde | Character in Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" |
| Marquise Glover | Character in the movie "Brown Sugar" |
| Marquise Hilliard | Character in the TV series "Empire" |
| Marquise Hunt | Character in the movie "Jason's Lyric" |
| Marquise Jackson | Character in the movie "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" |
| Marquise de Montespan | Character in the TV series "Versailles" |
| Marquise de Merteuil | Character in the novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" |
| Marquise de la Tour | Character in the movie "Dangerous Liaisons" |
| Marquise de Brinvilliers | Character in the movie "The Affair of the Necklace" |
| Marquise de Marteuil | Character in the movie "Valmont" |
| Marquise de Rambouillet | Character in the play "Cyrano de Bergerac" by Edmond Rostand |
| Marquise de Jouvence | Character in the movie "The Emperor's New Groove" |
| Marquise Whitten | Character in the movie "The Brothers" |
| Marquise de Catargiu | Character in the movie "Elixirul Tineretii" |
| Marquise de Pompadour | Character in the TV series "Doctor Who" |
| Marquise de Coigny | Character in the opera "Andrea Chénier" by Umberto Giordano |
| Marquise de la Chesnaye | Character in the movie "The Rules of the Game" |
| Marquise Wentworth | Character in the TV series "Greenleaf" |