Nobleman or lord of the borderlands
Derived from the Old French 'marchis', it originally referred to a nobleman responsible for defending a frontier territory or 'march'. While it began as a title of nobility ranking below a duke and above an earl, it transitioned into a given name in the United States during the 20th century.
About 99 boys were named Marquis in 2025.
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French aristocrat and military officer in the American Revolutionary War
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Marquis — far less common.
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