Demarco traces its roots to the Italian surname De Marco—literally “of Marco”—with Marco itself deriving from the Latin Marcus, a nod to Mars, the Roman god of war. Pronounced in English as dih-MAHR-koh (/dɪˈmɑrkoʊ/), it carries a quiet solidity reminiscent of the stoic columns of ancient Persepolis, where scholarship and stone converge. In the United States it has maintained a modest presence—hovering around the 800s in popularity—reflecting a taste for names that blend rich heritage with modern individuality. Though it won’t spark shouts of “hail Caesar” on the playground, its dignified aura resonates much the same, offering parents a measured yet memorable choice whose layered history quietly unfolds with each introduction.
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