Demarion

Meaning of Demarion

Demarion, pronounced deh-MAR-ee-un (/dɛˈmɑːriən/), is a modern Anglo-American creation that layers the straightforward prefix “De-”—literally “of” or “from”—onto Marion, the medieval French pet form of Mary. The result is a name that quietly nods to the Hebrew “Miryam” (“beloved” or “wished-for child”) while borrowing a dash of elegance from Marion’s theatrical and literary past. Some etymologists also detect an echo of Damaris, the New-Testament Greek name meaning “gentle; calf,” which lends Demarion an unexpectedly pastoral undertone. In the United States the name has hovered in the upper half of the boys’ chart since the early 1990s, peaking around 2005 and settling into a steady, low-volume groove of roughly 40–80 newborns a year—a pattern that suggests quiet familiarity without tipping into ubiquity. Parents who choose Demarion often like its rhythmic, four-syllable cadence and the subtle balance of strength (the “De-” prefix feels decisive) and gentleness (the Marion/Damaris heritage is softer), making it a solid option for those after a distinctive yet approachable modern classic.