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Damarcus

♂ Boy

Pronounced də-MAR-kəs /dəˈmɑr.kəs/High

Meaning: Modern coinage joining a Da- prefix to Marcus (Latin, 'of Mars, warlike'); construction modernLow

In 30 seconds: Marcus, with a bold Da-front: Damarcus joins the classic 'of Mars' name to a stylish prefix. Strong, smooth, and modern.
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Origin MediumAmerican, Latin
MeaningModern coinage joining a Da- prefix to Marcus (Latin, 'of Mars, warlike'); construction modern
U.S. rank (2025)#5658 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,262

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619712025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Damarcus is a modern coinage joining a Da- prefix to Marcus — from Latin Marcus, 'of Mars, warlike'. The construction is contemporary; Marcus supplies the root, which we note.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-Mars at the (Marcus) root, and modern.

Did you know? Damarcus prefixes Marcus — from the Roman god Mars, 'warlike' — with a Da-, in the DeShawn/DeMarco tradition of stylish openings.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Marcus — root etymology

Variations

DeMarcusDemarcusDamarkus

Nicknames

MarcusMarc

Famous Bearers

  • ★DaMarcus Beasley (1982-)
    American professional soccer player who became the first American to play in four FIFA World Cups

If you like Damarcus…

Demarcus— the De- spelling twin
Marcus— the name it builds on
Deshawn— a companion D-front name
Jamarcus— shares the -us ending
Marius— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damarcus mean?

Damarcus joins a Da- prefix to Marcus, Latin 'of Mars, warlike'.

How do you pronounce Damarcus?

It's said də-MAR-kəs /dəˈmɑr.kəs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Damarcus a boy or girl name?

Damarcus is a boy's name.

How popular is Damarcus?

Damarcus is a rare name in the U.S.

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