Marquise means marquis or nobleman — from the French, the aristocratic rank between duke and count. A marquise cut is one of the most elegant diamond shapes. 50 Cent named his son Marquise. The name carries French aristocracy, diamond brilliance, and the most elegant gem cut in any jeweller's window.
Old French marchis (nobleman ruling a border march)→French marquise
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English roots
Marquise comes from the French meaning marquis — a nobleman ranking between duke and count. The marquise cut is one of the most elegant diamond shapes, named for the Marquise de Pompadour. 50 Cent named his son Marquise.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: French aristocratic title; given-name usage is modern.
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Today
Marquise remains a beloved choice, ranking #1678 in the US. 10,933 babies have been named Marquise since 1966.
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How popular is Marquise?
1995peak year
Marquise reached its widest reach during the 1990s. In 1995, 644 babies received the name (ranked #372). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1678), with about 101 babies given the name annually. Marquise has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 10,933 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Marquise's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — aristocratic achievement. People named Marquise tend to be elegant, distinguished, and gifted at commanding respect through presence alone.
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Commands through presence
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Diamond-cut elegance
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Aristocratic bearing
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French nobility
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Marquis-level authority
M4
A1
R9
Q8
U3
I9
S1
E5
Sum: 40 → Life path 4
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Personality of Marquise
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Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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