Marquez
Meaning of Marquez
The name Marquez is a distinguished and evocative choice for a baby boy. Of Spanish origin, Marquez is pronounced mar-KEZ (/marˈkes/) and carries with it a sense of nobility and literary flair, often associated with the famous Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature. The name also has a variant spelling, Marques. In the United States, Marquez has seen fluctuating popularity over the years. Since its introduction in 1969 with an occurrence of 7 newborns, it reached its peak in 1998 with 258 occurrences, ranking at 664. Despite a gradual decline in recent years, it remains a unique and culturally rich name choice. The name continues to be appreciated for its strong sound and historical significance.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as mar-KEZ (/marˈkes/)
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Notable People Named Marquez
| Marquez Reshard Valdes-Scantling, also known as MVS, is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, previously playing for the Green Bay Packers. |
| Marquez Antonio Callaway is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) and played college football at Tennessee. |
| Marquez Stevenson is a free agent American football wide receiver who previously played for the University of Houston. |
