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The baby name Markis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAR-kis (/ˈmɑrkɪs/).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: MAR-kis (/ˈmɑrkɪs/)

What is the meaning of the name Markis ?

The baby name Markis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAR-kis (/ˈmɑrkɪs/).

Markis is in Origin.

Markis is a modern given name most plausibly shaped by the convergence of Marcus/Markus and Marquis. From Latin Marcus, it inherits the sense “dedicated to Mars,” the Roman god of war. From French marquis (rendered as markis in Swedish and Norwegian), it echoes the aristocratic title meaning “border lord” or “nobleman,” ultimately linked to the word for frontier. This dual lineage gives Markis connotations of valor and rank.

As a first name, Markis appears sporadically in late 20th- and early 21st-century English-language records, favored as a distinctive twist on better-known forms. Variants and cognates include Marcus, Markus, Markos, Mark, Marc, Marco, and Marcos; related title-based forms are Marquis and Marquise. Nickname options commonly default to Mark. The name’s rarity and blended roots make it a contemporary choice that balances classic Roman strength with a refined, courtly flair.

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Markis – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Boys 2022 #899 10 7,226
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MX Boys 0 #970 13 16,355
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,267 6 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Markis is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AO
AR
BO
BR

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People also ask about Markis

Markis is predominantly a boy's name.
Markis is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MAR-kis (/ˈmɑrkɪs/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Marcus, Markus, Mark, Marc, Marcos and Marco.
Across languages, Markis has these equivalents: Marcus (Latin), Markus (German, Scandinavian), Marc (French), Marcos (Spanish, Portuguese), Marco (Italian).
Somewhat — Markis ranked #899 in United States in 2022, placing it just outside the most common names.
Markis's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #868 in 2012 to #899 in 2022 in United States.