Marqus
Marqus is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike.
Origin and history
Marqus is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the classic Latin name Marcus. Etymologically rooted in the Roman god Mars, it carries the ancient meaning of being dedicated to Mars or warlike. In the United States, it is a relatively rare alternative spelling used mainly in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
960 babies in the United States have been named Marqus since 1880. It ranks #3720 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1913.
States where it is most popular
- CA (67.2 %)
- TX (16.4 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 80 |
| 1980-1990 | 255 |
| 1990-2000 | 261 |
| 2000-2010 | 239 |
| 2010-2019 | 111 |
| 2020-2029 | 14 |
Fun facts
- Marqus replaces the traditional '-cus' ending of Marcus with '-qus', giving the classical name a modern look.