Nobleman or lord of the borderlands
A modern American variant of Marquis, derived from the Old French title of nobility. It originally referred to a ruler of a 'march' or border territory.
Less common today
Marquese isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,380 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional NBA basketball player
NFL wide receiver and Olympic long jumper
