Demarius vs Donnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demarius

Boy #4,684 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior spirit (Mars element)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,684
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
De, Mario, Dee

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Donnell

Boy #4,672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"world ruler, ruler of the world"

Origin: Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,672
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Donny, Nell

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Popularity Comparison

Demarius Rank #4,684
Donnell Rank #4,672

Donnell is more popular, ranked #4672 vs #4684 for Demarius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demarius ___

  • Demarius James
  • Demarius Andre
  • Demarius Lee
  • Demarius Wayne
  • Demarius Deon
  • Demarius Keith

Donnell ___

  • Donnell Ray
  • Donnell Wayne
  • Donnell James
  • Donnell Lee
  • Donnell Keith
  • Donnell Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demarius

Darius Jamarius Amari Zaria Malik

If you choose Donnell

Darnell Terrell Tyrone Latoya Shanice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demarius or Donnell more popular?

Donnell is more popular, ranked #4672 compared to Demarius at #4684 in the United States.

What do Demarius and Donnell mean?

Demarius means "of Mars, warrior spirit (Mars element)" (Latin origin). Donnell means "world ruler, ruler of the world" (Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule) origin).

Are Demarius and Donnell boy or girl names?

Demarius is primarily a boy name. Donnell is primarily a boy name.

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