Demetrius

Demetrius is a boy name of Greek origin, meaning Devoted to Demeter; of the earth.

What Demetrius means

Devoted to Demeter; of the earth.

Demetrius is a long name at 9 letters, which usually means a nickname will appear whether you plan one or not, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop. Its 4 vowels give it a flowing rhythm.

Where Demetrius comes from

Greek names often reach back to mythology, philosophy, or the early Church. They tend to be transparently meaningful in the original: many are compounds you can still take apart into their two halves.

Demetrius is recorded as Greek in origin. Browse other Greek names.

How popular is Demetrius?

Demetrius is not in the current top 100 boy names we track. In practice that means a child called Demetrius is unlikely to be one of three in a classroom — the name is established and recognisable, just not in heavy circulation right now.

The character of Demetrius

Demetrius sits in our Earth group. Following that theme is usually the fastest way to find the handful of other names that feel the way this one does.

Themes: Earth

Names like Demetrius

These share Demetrius's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Hermione — Messenger; of the earth.
• Daichi — Great land; great wisdom.
• Dimitri — Follower of Demeter; of the earth.
• Dale — From the valley.
• Dmitri — Devoted to the earth goddess.
• Riku — Land; sky.
• Aaron — High mountain; exalted.
• Adam — Man; of the earth.
• Beckham — Homestead by the stream.
• Bradley — Broad meadow.
• Brody — From the muddy place.
• Bryn — Hill; a high mound.

More Greek names

• Delia — Of Delos; the moon goddess.
• Diamond — Brilliant and unbreakable gem.
• Daphne — The laurel tree.
• Dorothy — Gift of God.
• Damon — To tame; a loyal friend.
• Ebony — Deep black wood.
• Damaris — Gentle; a calf.
• Echo — Reflected sound; a mountain nymph.
• Crystal — Clear, brilliant ice.
• Effie — Well-spoken; pleasant.