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Demarious

♂ Boy

Pronounced deh-MAIR-ee-us /dɛˈmɛr.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: A modern African American name, joining the De- prefix with Darius ('possessing goodness; a king', Persian); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A De- + Darius blend; possessing goodness: Demarious. Stately, modern, and warm (said 'deh-MAIR-ee-us'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowAmerican, Persian
MeaningA modern African American name, joining the De- prefix with Darius ('possessing goodness; a king', Persian); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10105 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019862024

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

Demarious is a modern African American name, joining the De- prefix with Darius ('possessing goodness; a king', Persian; routes layered, which we note). A stately, modern name (said 'deh-MAIR-ee-us').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, possessing-goodness at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Demarious joins the De- prefix with Darius ('possessing goodness; a king') — a stately, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'deh-MAIR-ee-us').
Overall data confidence 20%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes layered

Variations

DemariusDemarriousCordarius

Nicknames

Dem

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If you like Demarious…

Demarius— a kin spelling
Darius— the Darius element name
Cordarius— a fellow -arius boys' name
Dontavius— a fellow American choice
Damarius— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demarious mean?

Demarious joins the De- prefix with Darius ('possessing goodness; a king'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Demarious?

It's said deh-MAIR-ee-us /dɛˈmɛr.i.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Demarious a boy or girl name?

Demarious is a boy's name.

How popular is Demarious?

Demarious is a very rare name in the U.S.

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