Marques
Meaning of Marques
Marques is a male name with origins in Latin. It is a variation of the name Mark, which means "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war. Marques is also closely related to the name Marcus, which has similar meanings. The name Marques has gained popularity in recent years and continues to be used for newborns in the United States. In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English pronounce it as mahr-KEZ (/mɑrˈkɛz/).
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as mahr-KEZ (/mɑːrˈkɛz/)
American English
- Pronunced as mahr-KEZ (/mɑrˈkɛz/)
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Notable People Named Marques
| Marques Colston - Marques E. Colston is a former NFL wide receiver known for his record-breaking career with the New Orleans Saints and his Super Bowl victory in XLIV. |
| Marques Keith Brownlee, also known as MKBHD, is a popular American YouTuber known for his tech-focused videos and podcast, as well as being a professional ultimate frisbee player. |
| Marques Kevin Johnson is a former NBA player, five-time All-Star, and current basketball analyst for the Milwaukee Bucks. |
| Marques Barrett Houston is a multi-talented American R&B singer, actor, and former member of the group Immature/IMx, known for his role in Sister, Sister. |
| Marques Tavita Tuiasosopo is a former NFL quarterback and current football coach known for his career with the Oakland Raiders and New York Jets. |
| Marques Haynes was an American professional basketball player known for his exceptional dribbling skills and his time with the Harlem Globetrotters. |
| Marques Bolden - Marques "Joyo" Terrell Bolden is a professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Wisconsin Herd, known for his college career with the Duke Blue Devils. |
| Marques Hagans is a former wide receiver turned football coach, currently serving as the wide receivers coach at Penn State, known for his time playing college football at Virginia and being drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the 2006 NFL Draft. |
| Marques Ogden is a former NFL player and the brother of Hall of Fame offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden. |
| Marques Deon Anderson is a former NFL safety who played for several teams and holds degrees in American Literature and Culture as well as Adult Learning and Global Change. |
