What origin is the name Demetrios?

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

Is Demetrios a popular name?

Demetrios 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 sister names for Demetrios?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Demetrios — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Demetrios

Q: Is Demetrios a rare name?

Yes. Demetrios 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 Demetrios

Demetrios

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Demetrios is a greek boy's name meaning "This Greek name translates to a gift from Demeter, honoring the classical goddess associated with the earth and grain.".

Parents who choose Demetrios pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "This Greek name translates to a gift from Demeter, honoring the classical goddess associated with the earth and grain.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Greek name translates to a gift from Demeter, honoring the classical goddess associated with the earth and grain.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Demetrios

Very rare in US records

What does Demetrios mean?

Demetrios is a boy name of greek origin meaning "This Greek name translates to a gift from Demeter, honoring the classical goddess associated with the earth and grain.".

Is Demetrios a rare name?

Yes. Demetrios does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Demetrios

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Demetrios means "This Greek name translates to a gift from Demeter, honoring the classical goddess associated with the earth and grain." — these names share that spirit.