Modern invented name, likely a blend of Jar- and Marquis
Jarquis is a contemporary American name without a singular historical etymology. It is most likely a creative blend combining the popular prefix 'Jar-' (as seen in Jared or Jarell) with the French noble title 'Marquis', which denotes a rank of nobility. This construction follows a late 20th-century trend of creating distinctive names within African American communities.
Less common today
Jarquis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,579 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
College football player
