Marcquise is a distinctive given name of American origin, derived from French roots. It is composed of two elements: 'Mark' meaning 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war, and 'Quise,' a variant of the French word 'quis,' meaning 'what.' Thus, Marcquise translates to 'dedicated to what (Mars).' The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but remains relatively uncommon elsewhere.
Marcquise is not a very common name; there were only 38 babies named Marcquise between 1991 and 2000, with the most popular years being 1991 and 1997 when it was given to eight babies each.