Marquette

Meaning of Marquette

Marquette is a unisex name with origins in both American English and French. In American English, it is pronounced as mahr-KET (/mɑrˈkɛt/), while in French it is pronounced as mar-KET (/maʁ.kɛ/). The name Marquette also has a variation, Marketa.

In terms of popularity in the United States, Marquette has seen some fluctuations over the years. In recent times, it has been less common with only a few occurrences per year. However, during the 1980s and 1990s, it had moderate popularity and ranked within the top 5000 baby names in the country.

The name Marquette does not have any specific associations or meanings commonly associated with it. This allows for individuals who choose this name to give it their own personal significance and interpretation. Its uniqueness can be appealing to parents looking for a distinctive and gender-neutral name for their child.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as mahr-KET (/mɑrˈkɛt/)

French

  • Pronunced as mar-KET (/maʁ.kɛ/)

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Notable People Named Marquette

Marquette King Jr. is an American football punter known for his time with the Oakland Raiders and currently plays for the Arlington Renegades in the United Football League (UFL).
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