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Demarquis

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Demarquis

Pronounced deh-mar-KEE /dɛ.mɑːrˈkiː/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage joining the De- prefix with Marquis (a French noble title, 'a nobleman ranking below a duke'). Reads as a dignified, aspirational name.Low

In 30 seconds: Demarquis joins De- with Marquis ('a nobleman') (said 'deh-mar-KEE'). Rare and dignified.
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Origin LowAmerican, French
MeaningA modern coinage joining the De- prefix with Marquis (a French noble title, 'a nobleman ranking below a duke'). Reads as a dignified, aspirational name.
U.S. rank (2023)#12653 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 449

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019732023

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

Demarquis joins De- with the French title Marquis ('a nobleman'). It reads as a dignified modern coinage — extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'deh-mar-KEE').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely in U.S. data. Rare, dignified, and modern.

Did you know? Demarquis pairs the De- prefix with Marquis, a French noble title ('a nobleman') — a dignified, aspirational modern name (said 'deh-mar-KEE').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Demarquis — De- + Marquis 'a nobleman'; coinage

Variations

DemarcusDemarcoDemarkus

Nicknames

DeeMarq

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demarquis mean?

Demarquis is a modern coinage joining the De- prefix with Marquis, a French noble title meaning 'a nobleman.'

How do you pronounce Demarquis?

It's said deh-mar-KEE /dɛ.mɑːrˈkiː/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Demarquis a boy or girl name?

Demarquis is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Demarquis?

Demarquis is extremely rare in the U.S.

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