Marcquis is a unique and uncommon given name, believed to have originated from French roots, though its exact meaning remains unclear. It consists of five letters: 'M', 'a', 'r', 'c', 'q', and 'u'. Pronounced as /ˈmɑːrkwiː/, it is often spelled without the final 's' but is still considered a distinct name with or without this ending. The name Marcquis has not gained widespread popularity, making those who bear it stand out. It is not typically associated with any specific culture or region, allowing individuals to bring their own interpretations and associations to the name.
The name Marcquis experienced a significant boom in popularity between 1983 and 1996, with peaks of over ten births per year between 1991 and 1996. However, after the late 1990s, the number of newborns named Marcquis gradually declined, reaching an all-time low in recent years, with only five births recorded each in 2004 and 2010. Despite the fluctuations over time, a total of 134 children were named Marcquis during the period spanning from 1983 to 2010.