NAME PROFILE
Markese
Derived from the French title Marquis, meaning 'lord of the borderlands.' It suggests a person of noble character, strength, and an adventurous spirit who is always ready to explore new horizons.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,165 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1989 |
| Most recent | 2013 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African-American, French, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 40%IL — 27%PA — 20%CA — 7%MO — 7%
Notable People
Markese Stepp (Collegiate Football Player) · Markese Jacobs (Professional Basketball Player) · Markese Bryant (Social Entrepreneur) · Markese Rolle (Recording Artist) · Markese Lepere (Television Actor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MarkieKese
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