Consecrated to the god Mars; warlike
Markees is a modern American phonetic variation of the name Marquis or Marcus. It ultimately derives from the Roman name Marcus, which is thought to be related to Mars, the Roman god of war. In some contexts, it is also influenced by the French noble title 'Marquis', denoting a rank above an earl or count.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Markees in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor known for the film Morris from America
