Austen vs Demarcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demarcus

Boy #2,157 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,157
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc, Marcus, De

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Austen Rank #1,986
Demarcus Rank #2,157

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 vs #2157 for Demarcus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Austen ___

  • Austen James
  • Austen Clark
  • Austen Reed
  • Austen Henry
  • Austen Thomas
  • Austen Gray

Demarcus ___

  • Demarcus Anthony
  • Demarcus James
  • Demarcus Lamar
  • Demarcus Keith
  • Demarcus Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Austen

Emerson Bronte Tennyson Harper Elliot

If you choose Demarcus

Deshawn Amara Destiny Marcus Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austen or Demarcus more popular?

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 compared to Demarcus at #2157 in the United States.

What do Austen and Demarcus mean?

Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin). Demarcus means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Austen and Demarcus boy or girl names?

Austen is primarily a boy name. Demarcus is primarily a boy name.

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