Dwayne vs Marquis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marquis

Boy #1,472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the marches, borderlord"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,472
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mark, Marc, Que

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dwayne Rank #1,425
Marquis Rank #1,472

Dwayne is more popular, ranked #1425 vs #1472 for Marquis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dwayne ___

  • Dwayne Michael
  • Dwayne James
  • Dwayne Lee
  • Dwayne Anthony
  • Dwayne Eugene
  • Dwayne Marcus

Marquis ___

  • Marquis Antonio
  • Marquis James
  • Marquis William
  • Marquis Deshawn
  • Marquis André

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dwayne

Brittany Shanell Marcus Keisha DeAndre

If you choose Marquis

Demarco Deshawn Destinee Jasmine Jaquan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dwayne or Marquis more popular?

Dwayne is more popular, ranked #1425 compared to Marquis at #1472 in the United States.

What do Dwayne and Marquis mean?

Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marquis means "lord of the marches, borderlord" (Old French origin).

Are Dwayne and Marquis boy or girl names?

Dwayne is primarily a boy name. Marquis is primarily a boy name.

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