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Jarquis

Boy name · French

Jarquis is a French boy name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funJarquis doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jarquis would score 23 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
  • GenerationJarquis peaked in 1992, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Jarquis you'd meet today is about 33 years old.
  • HistoryJarquis first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
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hello, little Jarquis

US births per million boys, 1991–2025

036199120002010

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Jarquis

Jarquis is a boy name of French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:French names

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Questions about the name Jarquis

What is the origin of the name Jarquis?

Jarquis is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Sebastian (“venerable”), Leo (“lion”), Daniel (“God is my judge”) and Gabriel (“God is my strength”).

Is Jarquis a boy or girl name?

Jarquis is a boy name.

How popular is the name Jarquis?

Jarquis is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2010. It peaked at #5,236 in 1992, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Jarquis?

Jarquis is a French boy name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.