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Marquon

mar-KWON · The meaning is uncertain; it is likely a modern coinage, possibly a blend of Mar- (from names like Marcus or Marvin) and -quon (influenced by names like Marquise or Don).

Peak popularity
2000
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Marquon since 1988

Babies named Marquon per year in U.S. Social Security records.

612181990200020102020Most births 2000Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s13
1990s85
2000s87
2010s19
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Marquon is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1988, reflecting a late 20th-century trend of creative naming, especially within African American communities. It reached its peak popularity in 2000, but has since remained relatively rare, with no recent top 1000 ranking and a stable trajectory. The name's exact origin is uncertain; it is likely a combination of the prefix Mar- (common in names like Marcus or Marvin) and the suffix -quon (influenced by names like Marquise or Don). Although no top states are recorded for its usage, Marquon represents a distinctive, contemporary choice that aligns with similar names like Marquise and DeShawn.

Marquon is a modern invented name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It follows a pattern of creating distinctive names by combining popular name elements, such as the prefix Mar- (from names like Marcus, Martin, or Marvin) and the suffix -quon (influenced by names like Marquise or Don). The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1988 and saw peak usage in the year 2000.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Mar, Quon, Marq

Variants: Marquan, Marquon, Markwon

Sibling names for Marquon

Names that share Marquon's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Marquon mean?
Marquon is a modern invented name and does not have a traditional meaning. It is likely a blend of name elements, such as Mar- (from Marcus or Marvin) and -quon (from names like Marquise).
Is Marquon currently a popular name?
No, Marquon is not currently in the top 1000 names. It has remained relatively rare, with its peak usage in the year 2000. As of 2025, its rank is not in the top 1000.
Is Marquon a boy's name or a girl's name?
Marquon is typically used as a boy's name.