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Demarkus

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Pronounced duh-MAR-kus /dəˈmɑr.kəs/High

Meaning: A modern blend of a De- prefix with Marcus — from Latin, 'of Mars; warlike; dedicated to Mars' (the Roman war god); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of Mars; warlike: Demarkus blends De- and Marcus. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA modern blend of a De- prefix with Marcus — from Latin, 'of Mars; warlike; dedicated to Mars' (the Roman war god); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7335 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,236

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119722024

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

Demarkus is a modern blend of a De- prefix with Marcus — from Latin, 'of Mars; warlike; dedicated to Mars' (the Roman war god; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'duh-MAR-kus'; nickname Marc).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern blend. Rare, of-Mars-and-warlike at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Marcus means 'of Mars; warlike; dedicated to Mars' in Latin — Demarkus joins it with a De- prefix, a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'duh-MAR-kus').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Marcus — routes layered

Variations

DeMarcusDemarcusDemarkis

Nicknames

Marc

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demarkus mean?

Demarkus blends a De- prefix with Marcus — Latin 'of Mars; warlike'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Demarkus?

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

Is Demarkus a boy or girl name?

Demarkus is a boy's name.

How popular is Demarkus?

Demarkus is a rare name in the U.S.

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