Marquette
mar-KET
Letters
9
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
1,929
Peak Year
#68 in 1992
First Recorded
1937
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A French surname of Norman origin, likely referring to a small market town. It is also famously associated with a Jesuit explorer.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Jacques Marquette
French Jesuit missionary and explorer of the Mississippi River.
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