Demarqus is a unique and distinctive given name, originating from French roots where it was derived from 'Demarcus', an adaptation of the Greek name Markos. The name Demarqus is composed of two elements: 'demos' meaning 'people', and 'arkhe' signifying 'rule' or 'beginning'. Therefore, its literal translation could be interpreted as 'beginning of people' or 'ruler of people'. This name carries a sense of leadership, heritage, and history. It was popularized by the early Christians who used it in reference to Mark the Evangelist, one of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles.
Demarqus saw its peak popularity with 8 births each year from 1991 to 1993. After a dip to 7 births in 1994, it maintained a steady rate of around 5 births annually until 2015. Over these years, the name Demarqus experienced a total of 63 births.