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Markis

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAR-kis /ˈmɑːr.kɪs/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Marquis, a title of nobility ('a march lord; a nobleman ranking below a duke'), long used as a given name. Stately and strong.Low

In 30 seconds: A title turned name: Markis respells Marquis, 'a nobleman' (said 'MAR-kis'). Stately and strong.
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningA respelling of Marquis, a title of nobility ('a march lord; a nobleman ranking below a duke'), long used as a given name. Stately and strong.
U.S. rank (2022)#8097 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 904

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019702022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Markis respells Marquis, a French noble title ('a march lord; a nobleman'), used as a given name. It reads stately and strong - rare in the U.S. (said 'MAR-kis').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Markis is a respelling of Marquis - a noble title, 'a march lord; a nobleman' - carried into first-name use for its stately ring (said 'MAR-kis').
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Markis — respelling of Marquis 'a nobleman; a march lord'

Variations

MarquisMarkissMarquise

Nicknames

MarkKis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Markis mean?

Markis is a respelling of Marquis, a noble title ('a march lord; a nobleman'), used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Markis?

It's said MAR-kis /ˈmɑːr.kɪs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Markis a boy or girl name?

Markis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Markis?

Markis is extremely rare in the U.S.

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