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Demetrius

Demetrius is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “devoted to goddess Demeter.” In 2024 it was given to 213 boys in the United States.

Demetrius at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“devoted to goddess Demeter”
Pronunciation
/dəˈmiː.tɹi.əs/
Also spelled
Ancient

About the name Demetrius

Demetrius belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “devoted to goddess Demeter” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Ancient.

In the United States, Demetrius first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #259 in 1991, and in 2024 213 babies received the name — 35,899 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Demetrius in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#259 in 1991
Peak year
1991
Babies named Demetrius in 2024
213
Total since 1880
35,899

Spellings & short forms

Ancient

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Demetrius mean?

Demetrius means “devoted to goddess Demeter” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Demetrius a boy or girl name?

Demetrius is a boy name. In 2024, 213 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Demetrius?

Demetrius comes from the Greek tradition. It is also spelled Ancient.

How popular is the name Demetrius?

Demetrius first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #259 in 1991, and 213 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Demetrius?

Demetrius is pronounced /dəˈmiː.tɹi.əs/ (IPA).

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