What Does the Name Marquis Mean
The name Marquis comes from African American roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Marquis below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Marquis Name Meaning
African AmericanFrom a noble title which was derived from the Old French word marchis "march, borderland", which originally referred to someone who ruled on the borderlands of a realm.
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