What is the origin of the name Demar?

Demar is a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Demar?

Demar is currently ranked #7334 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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BoyFrench

Demar

də-MAR

Popularity

#7334

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

French

Total Births

1,313

Peak Year

#39 in 1989

First Recorded

1915

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Demar is likely a variant of the French name Demarre, which is derived from the Latin name De Marius, meaning 'of Marius'. Marius means 'male'.

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De Mar

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Numerology

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

DeMar DeRozan
American professional basketball player.

Nicknames

De Mar

Similar Names

Jamal Omar Darius Damian

Personality Traits

strongmasculinereliablefriendly

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