Markese
Markese was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked 1723rd with 52 babies. More babies were named Markese in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Marcus) Origin uncertain · Latin, Etruscan
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedboys
- Babies in 2025
- 0boys
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a boy’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 199552 babies
- Total since 1880
- 1,165babies recorded
What does the name Markese mean?
Markese is a spelling of Marcus, pronounced the same way, so it shares Marcus's meaning and origin.
Marcus is a Latin first name, one of the most common in ancient Rome. DMNES and Wikipedia say it comes either from Mars, the Roman god of war, or from the Etruscan name Marce, whose meaning is unknown; Wiktionary gives the Mars link. Mark is the English form, from the Gospel writer. Wikipedia notes that Marcus is popular in Sweden, Norway, Italy and Germany as well as in English-speaking countries.
Mārcus (Latin, “Roman first name”)Mārs (Latin, “Mars, god of war (proposed)”)
How sure is this? Uncertain. Linked with the god Mars or with Etruscan Marce; neither is certain.
Related names: Mark, Marco, Markus, Marcos, Marc.
See also: Latin names.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Marcus', Wiktionary (Wikimedia Foundation); facts restated, no text reused
- Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, ed. S. L. Uckelman, Edition 2023 no. 1, s.v. 'Mark', Durham University / The DMNES Editors
- Wikipedia, 'Marcus (name)', Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation); facts restated, no text reused
Markese popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | #6,886 | 12 |
| 2010 | #4,191 | 24 |
| 2000 | #2,718 | 34 |
| 1990 | #1,769 | 45 |
| 1980 | #4,791 | 8 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
How popular is Markese, counting every spelling?
Markese is a spelling of Marcus, a name family that ranked #189 for boys in 2025 once every spelling is counted together. Together these spellings went to 2,064 boys in 2025.
| Spelling | Babies 2025 | Official rank | Babies 2021–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus | 1,341 | #258 | 7,218 |
| Marcos | 579 | #517 | 3,083 |
| Markus | 144 | #1,336 | 782 |
| Markese | — | — | 54 |
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Markese?
About 1,100 people born in the US named Markese are alive today, with a median age of 27; half are between 17 and 34. That makes Markese mostly worn by children and young adults.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Markese: their share of US boys followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Markese, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Markese
What does Markese mean?
The origin of Marcus is uncertain: Linked with the god Mars or with Etruscan Marce; neither is certain.
How popular is the name Markese?
Markese was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked 1723rd with 52 babies. More babies were named Markese in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Is Markese a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a boy’s name given the name Markese in the US.