Of Mars; warlike
Markise is a modern American variant 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. While it shares a phonetic connection with the French noble title 'marquis', its usage as a given name is distinct and contemporary.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Markise in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional American football player
