Demarcus
Meaning
modern compound of the prefix 'De-' with Marcus (Latin, 'dedicated to Mars')
Demarcus around the world
One shared root links 19 names across 8 languages.
Shared root: from Latin Marcus, a Roman praenomen traditionally derived from Mars, the war god; Marcellus is its diminutive
The constellation
11 more branches of this family
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Demarcus peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Demarcus
Most people given the name Demarcus in the United States were born between 1980 and 2009. The Demarcus you meet today is most often in his 20s or 30s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Demarcus deep dive
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