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Jarquez
Pronounced jar-KEZ /dʒɑrˈkɛz/Medium
Meaning: Jarquez is a coined boys' name joining a Jar- opening with the -quez ending of Marquez (a Spanish surname from marques, 'marquis'). Its charm is the strong, Spanish-flavored sound rather than a single inherited meaning.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jarquez is a coined name in United States records from around 1990. It pairs a Jar- opening with the -quez ending heard in Marquez and Vasquez, giving it a bold, Spanish-flavored ring. It has no inherited etymology; it belongs to the inventive tradition of African American naming of its era.
It was never common, given to only a couple dozen boys a year in the late 1990s. A boy named Jarquez then is in his twenties now, from a generation fond of striking coinages.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jarquez mean?
It is a modern coinage, a Jar- opening with the -quez ending of Marquez; it has no single fixed meaning.
How do you pronounce Jarquez?
It's said jar-KEZ /dʒɑrˈkɛz/ - two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Jarquez a boy or girl name?
Jarquez is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Jarquez?
Jarquez is a rare name for boys in the U.S., a modern coinage.