The baby name Demarcus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈmɑrkəs/ (duh-MAR-kus).
Demarcus is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Demarcus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈmɑrkəs/ (duh-MAR-kus).
Demarcus is Latin in Origin.
Demarcus is a modern American given name formed by combining the prefix De- with Marcus, the ancient Roman praenomen derived from Mars, the god of war. The prefix functions as a stylistic and relational marker in English naming, conveying "of" or association; thus Demarcus carries the sense "belonging to Marcus" or, via its root, "of Mars/warlike." Linguistically, it blends Latin heritage with contemporary African American onomastic creativity.
The name came into wider use in the United States in the late 20th century and is especially common in African American communities. Public figures have reinforced its visibility, including NFL star DeMarcus Ware and NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins. Common variants and spellings include DeMarcus (most prevalent), Demarcus, Demarkus, and De'Marcus; related root forms are Marcus, Markus, and Marcos. Short forms such as De, Marc, and Mark occur in everyday use.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| Canada | Boys | 2017 | #329 | 7 | 2,609 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #825 | 68 | 7,044 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Demarcus is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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