NAME PROFILE
Markis
Derived from the French names Jean, meaning 'God is gracious,' and Pierre, meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' This name suggests a personality that is both solid and steadfast yet infused with a compassionate and graceful spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 911 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1991 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1987 |
| Most recent | 2008 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IL — 33%FL — 17%MI — 17%NY — 17%NC — 17%
Notable People
Jean-Pierre Cassel (Actor, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie) · Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Director, Amélie) · Jean-Pierre Rampal (Flutist, Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio) · Jean-Pierre Melville (Director, Le Samouraï) · Jean-Pierre Léaud (Actor, The 400 Blows)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JPJipiJeanPierre
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