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Demarion

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Pronounced deh-MAIR-ee-un /dɛˈmɛər.i.ən/High

Meaning: Of Mars; of the sea; modern American compound of De (French: of/from) + Marion (French/Hebrew: beloved; or Latin: of Mars, of the sea)Medium

In 30 seconds: A modern American compound of the De- prefix and Marion, meaning roughly 'of Marion' (of the sea, of Mars, or beloved). A four-syllable name with French-influenced structure, used primarily in African American communities.

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Origin MediumFrench, Latin

MeaningOf Mars; of the sea; modern American compound of De (French: of/from) + Marion (French/Hebrew: beloved; or Latin: of Mars, of the sea)

U.S. rank (2025)#2848 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births44 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,563

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Demarion is a modern American compound of De (French: of/from) + Marion (from Mary/Miriam: beloved; or from Latin Marius: of Mars, of the sea). The De- prefix creates an aristocratic-feeling compound name in the African American naming tradition.

Demarion has appeared in U.S. boys' data primarily in African American communities. Its 2024 ranking of #2395 reflects modest use.

Did you know? The De- prefix in American names (Demarion, Demarcus, DeShawn, DeAngelo) is a distinctly African American naming convention — using the French aristocratic particle De (of/from) to create compound given names. This tradition began in the 1960s–70s and has generated hundreds of distinctive names.

Overall data confidence 72%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demarion mean?

Demarion combines De- (French: of/from) with Marion (of the sea, beloved, or of Mars). It is a modern American compound name.

How do you pronounce Demarion?

It's said deh-MAIR-ee-un /dɛˈmɛər.i.ən/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Demarion a boy or girl name?

Demarion is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Demarion?

Demarion ranked #2395 for U.S. boys in 2024.