Home › Baby Names Directory › Demarius

Demarius

♂ Boy

Demarius Pronunciation

Demarius is pronounced də-MAIR-ee-əs /dəˈmɛr.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage joining the De- prefix to Marius (a Roman name linked to Mars); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Grand and modern: Demarius joins a De- opening to Marius — a Roman name tied to Mars. A flowing coinage, strong and warm.

💕 Browse more names

Origin LowAmerican, Latin

MeaningModern coinage joining the De- prefix to Marius (a Roman name linked to Mars); no single fixed root

U.S. rank (2024)#4583 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,009

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Demarius is a modern coinage joining the De- prefix to Marius — a Roman family name possibly linked to Mars (god of war) or Latin mas, 'male' (routes layered, which we note). It has no single traditional root; the grand sound carries it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-Mars-or-manly in echo, and grand.

Did you know? Demarius pairs the De- prefix with Marius (an old Roman family name, possibly tied to Mars, god of war, or 'male') — a strong, modern coinage.

Overall data confidence 50%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

DemarioDemarionMarius

Nicknames

Mario

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Demarius…

Demario— a fellow De- coinage

Demarion— a companion De- name

Demetrius— another De- classical name

Marius— the Marius base

→ See all names like Demarius

Browse the whole category: All American names → · All Latin names → · All origins →

Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Demarius?

Demarius is pronounced də-MAIR-ee-əs (/dəˈmɛr.i.əs/). Press play above to hear Demarius said aloud.

How do you say Demarius?

Demarius is said də-MAIR-ee-əs (/dəˈmɛr.i.əs/). Press play above to hear Demarius said aloud.

What does the name Demarius mean?

Demarius joins De- to Marius (linked to Mars/'male'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

Is Demarius a boy or girl name?

Demarius is a boy's name.

How popular is Demarius?

Demarius is a rare name in the U.S.