DeMario

DeMario is a masculine given name that is sometimes used as a surname in North America. The one-word form DeMario is common, though variants such as De Mario or DeMario exist. The name is primarily found in the United States and reflects a broader contemporary naming pattern of combining prefixes with established given names.

Origin and meaning: Mario is the root name, from Latin Marius. The addition of a prefix like De- is a flexible stylistic feature in modern American naming and does not carry a fixed semantic meaning in this context.

Variations and pronunciation: Spelling variants include Demario, DeMarion, and DeMario. Pronunciation commonly stresses the second syllable: de-MA-ree-oh or dee-MAR-ee-oh, depending on locale.

Usage and cultural presence: DeMario has appeared in American naming records since the late 20th century and continues to occur in contemporary naming trends that favor distinctive spellings and blends. It is comparatively uncommon in official statistics but used across various communities.

Notable bearers: The name has been borne by several public figures in sports and entertainment, among others, though there is no single figure universally associated with the name.