Demetrius
Demetrius: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dəˈmiː.tɹi.əs/
Meaning and origin of Demetrius
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Δημήτριος (Dēmḗtrios, literally “belonging to Δημήτηρ (Dēmḗtēr), the earth goddess”); from Δή (Dḗ), an early form of γῆ (gê, “earth”) + μήτηρ (mḗtēr, “mother”). Doublet of Dimitris and Dmitry.
How popular is Demetrius?
Since 1880, 1,727 girls and 36,064 boys in the U.S. have been named Demetrius (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1328 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #259 in 1991. In 2025, 164 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Demetrius FAQ
What does the name Demetrius mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Δημήτριος (Dēmḗtrios, literally “belonging to Δημήτηρ (Dēmḗtēr), the earth goddess”); from Δή (Dḗ), an early form of γῆ (gê, “earth”) + μήτηρ (mḗtēr, “mother”). Doublet of Dimitris and Dmitry.
What is the origin of the name Demetrius?
Demetrius is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Demetrius?
Since 1880, 1,727 girls and 36,064 boys in the U.S. have been named Demetrius (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1328 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #259 in 1991. In 2025, 164 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Demetrius a boy or girl name?
Demetrius is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,727 girls and 36,064 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.