Dave vs Demarcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,019
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Davey, Davy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dave Rank #2,019
Demarcus Rank #2,157

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2157 for Demarcus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dave ___

  • Dave James
  • Dave Michael
  • Dave Thomas
  • Dave William
  • Dave Paul
  • Dave Allen

Demarcus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dave

Mark Paul John Linda Carol

If you choose Demarcus

Deshawn Amara Destiny Marcus Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dave or Demarcus more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Demarcus at #2157 in the United States.

What do Dave and Demarcus mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Demarcus means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Dave and Demarcus boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Demarcus is primarily a boy name.

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