What origin is the name Demi?

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

Is Demi a popular name?

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

Yes. Demi 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.

What are good brother names for Demi?

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

Demi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Demi

Demi

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Demi is a greek girl's name meaning "Half, small; abbreviation of demetria - the mythological goddess of corn and harvest".

With greek roots, Demi is a girl name that means "Half, small; abbreviation of demetria - the mythological goddess of corn and harvest". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.