Originating from France, the given name Jarques is of Germanic descent, derived from the elements 'harja' meaning 'army' and 'wig' signifying 'war'. It is a variant spelling of Jacques, which was quite common among French nobility during the Middle Ages. The name gained prominence in France due to Saint Jacques, also known as Santiago, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Jarques is considered a strong and robust name, reflecting its martial origins. Today, it is still used, although not as widely as some other names, adding to its unique character.
"The name Jarques had a notable start with six births in 1991, followed by a dip to five births each in 1993 and 1997, before seeing an increase to eight births in 1998. Over these four years, a total of 24 babies were named Jarques."