Of Mars or warlike
A modern American variation of the name Marcus or Marquis. It likely derives from the Roman name Marcus, which is rooted in the name of the god Mars, signifying a warrior spirit.
Less common today
Markeis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,670 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Subject of a high-profile Florida self-defense legal case
