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Marquette

Pronunciation: [ m-ahrk-EHT ]

Boy Name #16,262 Most Popular Hidden Gem 9 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marquette is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ahrk-EHT.

Parents who love the name Marquette often also consider Allah, Becky, Anyis .

Popularity Over Time

#16,262
Current Rank
Peaked 1977 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#16,262
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Marqie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marquette

Is Marquette a boy or girl name?
Marquette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16262. As a girl name, it is ranked #23503. Marquette is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Marquette?
Marquette is pronounced m-ahrk-EHT.
How popular is the name Marquette?
Marquette is currently ranked #16262 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Marquette?
Common nicknames for Marquette include Mar, May, Marie, and Marqie.
Is Marquette a common or rare name?
Marquette is an uncommon name, ranked #16262 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Marquette

Marquette is a boy name .

Is Marquette a boy or girl name? Marquette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,262 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,503. Marquette is more commonly used as a boy name.

Marquette is currently ranked #16,262 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Marquette include Mar, May, Marie, and Marqie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Marquette include Marquis, Marquise, Marquez, Marques . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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