What origin is the name Demeter?

Demeter comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Demeter a popular name?

Demeter is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Demeter?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Demeter — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Demeter

Q: Is Demeter a rare name?

Yes. Demeter does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Demeter

Demeter

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Demeter is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name meaning lover of the earth; she is the Olympian goddess of agriculture and the harvest.".

Demeter is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name meaning lover of the earth; she is the Olympian goddess of agriculture and the harvest.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name meaning lover of the earth; she is the Olympian goddess of agriculture and the harvest.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Demeter

Very rare in US records

What does Demeter mean?

Demeter is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name meaning lover of the earth; she is the Olympian goddess of agriculture and the harvest.".