Marques Boy

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-kes /ˈmɑːr.kɛs/

Origin: Latin; Portuguese

Meaning: Latin: 'of Mars'; Portuguese: 'son of Marco'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marques has its roots in the Latin word "marcianus," which means "of Mars" or "warlike." This term is derived from "Mars," the Roman god of war, reflecting the martial connotations associated with the name. The transition from Latin to Old French saw the name evolve into "Marques," which was used as both a given name and a title, particularly in the context of nobility, where it denoted a marquis, a rank of nobility.

The name made its way into English through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it retained its noble associations and became a surname as well as a given name. Historically, the name Marques has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and nobility.

One significant figure is Saint Mark, one of the four Evangelists in the Christian tradition, whose feast day is celebrated on April 25. His writings, particularly the Gospel of Mark, have had a profound influence on Christian theology and literature.

The name's association with Saint Mark further solidified its usage in Christian contexts, particularly in medieval Europe, where names derived from saints were commonly adopted. Culturally, the name Marques carries connotations of strength and leadership, linked to its martial origins.

In various cultures, names associated with war or nobility often symbolize valor and honor, contributing to their endurance through generations. The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as "Mark," which has been widely used across different cultures and languages.

Overall, the name Marques encapsulates a rich historical and cultural tapestry, reflecting themes of nobility, strength, and religious significance.

Famous people named Marques

In this section, you will find notable people named Marques. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Marques who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Marques Brownlee is a tech YouTuber best known for MKBHD, smartphone reviews, and technology commentary.

Marques Houston is a singer and actor best known for his work with Immature, You Got Served, and Sister, Sister.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Marques, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarcusMarcoMarkMarekMarcelMarius

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Marques. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MarcosMarkusMarcelMarekMalcolmMariusMalikMarvin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marques was first seen in the United States in 1952.

Marques has ranked as high as #969 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Marques has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Marques is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marques was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marques.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 23 23 0
2024 32 32 0
2023 23 23 0
2022 37 37 0
2021 22 22 0
2020 31 31 0
2019 42 42 0
2018 37 37 0
2017 53 53 0
2016 52 52 0
2015 63 63 0
2014 76 76 0
2013 93 93 0
2012 102 102 0
2011 113 113 0
2010 176 176 0
2009 167 167 0
2008 206 206 0
2007 245 245 0
2006 255 255 0
2005 271 271 0
2004 228 228 0
2003 202 202 0
2002 149 149 0
2001 142 142 0
2000 169 169 0
1999 196 196 0
1998 177 177 0
1997 182 182 0
1996 236 236 0
1995 224 224 0
1994 148 148 0
1993 184 184 0
1992 133 133 0
1991 159 159 0
1990 157 157 0
1989 157 157 0
1988 171 171 0
1987 174 168 6
1986 208 203 5
1985 223 223 0
1984 350 350 0
1983 350 343 7
1982 320 315 5
1981 272 272 0
1980 214 214 0
1979 146 146 0
1978 171 171 0
1977 179 179 0
1976 84 84 0
1975 103 103 0
1974 33 33 0
1973 19 19 0
1972 11 11 0
1971 16 16 0
1970 10 10 0
1969 6 6 0
1968 6 6 0
1965 6 6 0
1964 9 9 0
1963 8 8 0
1962 8 8 0
1961 5 5 0
1959 6 6 0
1957 7 7 0
1956 9 9 0
1952 7 7 0

Top States for Marques (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
55%
FL 5
45%