Of Mars; warlike
Markies is a modern variation of the name Marcus or Marquis. It ultimately derives from the Roman name Marcus, which is thought to be related to Mars, the Roman god of war. While it shares a phonetic similarity with the French noble title 'Marquis', its usage as a first name in the United States is often a creative spelling variant within the African American community.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Markies in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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