Demetrius

At a Glance: Name: Demetrius – Meaning: belonging to Demeter, the earth goddess – Origin: Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: dih-MEE-tree-us

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Demetrius is a Greek boy's name meaning "belonging to Demeter, the earth goddess." It's pronounced dih-MEE-tree-us, and it has a classic, timeless feel that sits comfortably alongside both traditional and modern names. If you like a name with real ancient roots that still sounds familiar when you say it out loud, this one fits.

Meaning & Origin of Demetrius

Meaning: Belonging to Demeter, the earth goddess.

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Demetrius

Phonetic: dih-MEE-tree-us   IPA: /dɪˈmiːtriəs/

Popularity of Demetrius

Demetrius peaked in the U.S. at #259 in 1991, when 1,052 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #1038 with 213 babies, so it's now an uncommon pick that your child is unlikely to share with classmates.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Demetrius mean?

Belonging to Demeter, the earth goddess. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Demetrius)

How do you pronounce Demetrius?

Demetrius is pronounced dih-MEE-tree-us (IPA: /dɪˈmiːtriəs/).

Is Demetrius a popular name right now?

Demetrius peaked at #259 in 1991 and is ranked #1038 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)

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