Emmerson vs Marques

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marques

Boy #3,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the marches, border lord"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French Portuguese Spanish American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,656
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc, Mark, Marq

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emmerson Rank #2,680
Marques Rank #3,656

Emmerson is more popular, ranked #2680 vs #3656 for Marques.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmerson ___

  • Emmerson Rose
  • Emmerson Grace
  • Emmerson Jane
  • Emmerson Kate
  • Emmerson Lee
  • Emmerson Mae

Marques ___

  • Marques Antoine
  • Marques Andre
  • Marques Alexander
  • Marques Lee
  • Marques James
  • Marques David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmerson

Harper Avery Quinn Sawyer Elliot

If you choose Marques

Darius Zaire Imani Aaliyah Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmerson or Marques more popular?

Emmerson is more popular, ranked #2680 compared to Marques at #3656 in the United States.

What do Emmerson and Marques mean?

Emmerson means "son of Emery, powerful ruler" (Germanic origin). Marques means "lord of the marches, border lord" (Old French origin).

Are Emmerson and Marques boy or girl names?

Emmerson is primarily a girl name. Marques is primarily a boy name.

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