Linden vs Marquis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linden

Boy #1,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"linden tree, lime tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,551
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lin, Lindy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Linden Rank #1,551
Marquis Rank #1,472

Marquis is more popular, ranked #1472 vs #1551 for Linden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Linden ___

  • Linden James
  • Linden Thomas
  • Linden Reed
  • Linden Cole
  • Linden Grey
  • Linden Miles

Marquis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Linden

Rowan Ash Hazel Wren Cedar

If you choose Marquis

Demarco Deshawn Destinee Jasmine Jaquan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linden or Marquis more popular?

Marquis is more popular, ranked #1472 compared to Linden at #1551 in the United States.

What do Linden and Marquis mean?

Linden means "linden tree, lime tree" (Old English origin). Marquis means "lord of the marches, borderlord" (Old French origin).

Are Linden and Marquis boy or girl names?

Linden is primarily a boy name. Marquis is primarily a boy name.

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