Emma 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

Emma Rank #2
Marquis Rank #1,472

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1472 for Marquis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Marquis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Marquis

Demarco Deshawn Destinee Jasmine Jaquan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Marquis more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Marquis at #1472 in the United States.

What do Emma and Marquis mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Marquis means "lord of the marches, borderlord" (Old French origin).

Are Emma and Marquis boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Marquis is primarily a boy name.

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