Demari vs Marquis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demari

Boy #1,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea (possible etymology)"

Origin: Greek/American

Cultural Roots

African American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,528
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Demi, Mari, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Marquis

Boy #1,472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the marches, borderlord"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,472
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mark, Marc, Que

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Demari Rank #1,528
Marquis Rank #1,472

Marquis is more popular, ranked #1472 vs #1528 for Demari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demari ___

  • Demari James
  • Demari Antonio
  • Demari Lee
  • Demari Michael
  • Demari Xavier
  • Demari Isaiah

Marquis ___

  • Marquis Antonio
  • Marquis James
  • Marquis William
  • Marquis Deshawn
  • Marquis André

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demari

Amari Malachi Zion Imani Nadia

If you choose Marquis

Demarco Deshawn Destinee Jasmine Jaquan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demari or Marquis more popular?

Marquis is more popular, ranked #1472 compared to Demari at #1528 in the United States.

What do Demari and Marquis mean?

Demari means "of the sea (possible etymology)" (Greek/American origin). Marquis means "lord of the marches, borderlord" (Old French origin).

Are Demari and Marquis boy or girl names?

Demari is primarily a boy name. Marquis is primarily a boy name.

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