The baby name DeMarco is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /dəˈmɑːrkoʊ/ (duh-MAR-koh); Italian: /deˈmarko/ (de-MAR-ko).
DeMarco is Italian in Origin.
The baby name DeMarco is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /dəˈmɑːrkoʊ/ (duh-MAR-koh); Italian: /deˈmarko/ (de-MAR-ko).
DeMarco is Italian in Origin.
DeMarco is a transferred surname used as a given name, drawn from the Italian De Marco/Di Marco, literally "of Marco." In Italian onomastics, the preposition de/di marks a patronymic, so the sense is "son or descendant of Marco." Marco is the Italian form of Latin Marcus, linked to the Roman god Mars and commonly interpreted as "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars." Thus DeMarco conveys lineage to Marco with an undertone of martial strength.
As a first name, DeMarco gained visibility in the United States in the late 20th century, aligning with African American naming patterns that employ prefixes like De-, La-, and Da-. While primarily masculine, it sees occasional unisex use. Spelling and orthographic variants include Demarco, De Marco, DiMarco, and the related DeMarcus; cognates include Marco, Marcus, and Mark. The name blends heritage-surname chic with contemporary rhythm and remains familiar through sports and entertainment figures.
DeMarco is an uncommon pick. Across 18 countries, we found 67 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #89 | 5 | 3,714 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #275 | 23 | 6,876 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #461 | 6 | 10,523 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
DeMarco is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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