Darnell vs Demarcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darnell

Boy #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

English African American

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Boy #2,157 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

African American American

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Darnell Rank #2,331

Demarcus Rank #2,157

Demarcus is more popular, ranked #2157 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Is Darnell or Demarcus more popular?

Demarcus is more popular, ranked #2157 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Darnell and Demarcus mean?

Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin). Demarcus means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Darnell and Demarcus boy or girl names?

Darnell is primarily a boy name. Demarcus is primarily a boy name.