Markise

Markise is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of 'Marquis,' which derives from the French aristocratic title meaning 'nobleman ranking below a duke and above a count.' The spelling variation with 'k' instead of 'qu' and the final 'e' may reflect a desire for a distinctive American pronunciation and appearance. The name gained some usage in the United States primarily from the 1980s onward. Markise could also potentially relate to the German word 'Markise' meaning 'awning' or 'canopy,' though this connection is less likely as a naming inspiration. The name has remained relatively uncommon but has maintained consistent usage in contemporary naming patterns, particularly in the United States.

Pronounced mar-KEEZ.

As of October 2026, Markise ranked #10335 in US births in 2014 SSA, peaked at #4192 in 1995.