"gentle, tame"
Origin: Greek
Language: English
Damarius
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Meaning & Origin
"calf, heifer (symbolic gentleness)"
Origin: Greek
Language: Greek
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The Story of Damarius
Damarius appears to be a blend of the Greek name Damaris, meaning gentle or tame (from Greek 'damar,' meaning wife or heifer), with a Latin masculine ending. Damaris appears in the New Testament as a woman converted by Paul the Apostle in Athens. The masculine form Damarius likely developed within African-American naming traditions, creating a distinctive name that honors biblical roots while crafting a new masculine form.
Damarius has been used predominantly in African-American communities since the 1980s and 1990s, part of the creative tradition of crafting elegant, distinctive names that draw on classical and biblical sources with new constructions.
The name reflects the African-American tradition of creating names that sound classical and dignified, drawing on Greek and Latin roots while departing from traditional European naming conventions to create something distinctly modern American.
Historical Record
Damarius first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 1,532 babies have been named Damarius in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Damarius is past its peak , currently ranked #6,661 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The feminine form Damaris appears in Acts 17:34 in the New Testament
- Names ending in '-arius' follow an ancient Roman naming pattern
Damarius in Other Languages
Greek
Δαμάριος
Latin
Damarius
Spanish
Damario
Popularity Over Time
#6,661
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Peaked 2006
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Damarius Randall
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1994
American professional football safety who played in the NFL
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Damarius (biblical)
Religious
Masculine variation inspired by Damaris, a convert mentioned in Acts 17:34
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #6,661
- Total SSA Count
- 13
- Cultural Origins
- African-American American Greek
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Damo
Dammy
Mari
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Frequently Asked Questions About Damarius
What does the name Damarius mean?
"gentle, tame" (from Greek). "calf, heifer (symbolic gentleness)" (from Greek). Damarius appears to be a blend of the Greek name Damaris, meaning gentle or tame (from Greek 'damar,' meaning wife or heifer), with a Latin masculine ending. Damaris appears in the New Testament as a woman converted by Paul the Apostle in Athens. The masculine form Damarius likely developed within African-American naming traditions, creating a distinctive name that honors biblical roots while crafting a new masculine form.
What is the origin of the name Damarius?
Damarius has Greek, African-American, and American origins. In Greek, it means "gentle, tame". In Greek, it means "calf, heifer (symbolic gentleness)".
Is Damarius a boy or girl name?
Damarius is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Damarius?
Damarius is currently ranked #6661 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Damarius?
Common nicknames for Damarius include Damo, Dammy, and Mari.
What are good middle names for Damarius?
Popular middle name pairings include Damarius James, Damarius Leon, Damarius Andre, Damarius Michael, Damarius Joseph, and Damarius Lee.
What are good sibling names for Damarius?
Names that pair well with Damarius as siblings include Darius, Marcelus, Tyrone, Latasha, Tamara, and Kiara.
How many syllables does Damarius have?
Damarius has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Damarius a common or rare name?
Damarius is an uncommon name, ranked #6661 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Damarius
Damarius is a boy name with African-American, American, and Greek origins . The name means "gentle, tame" in Greek .
Damarius is currently ranked #6,661 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Damarius has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Damarius include Damo, Dammy, and Mari. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Damarius include Damari, Damani, Damarion, Damarcus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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