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Demetrius

dee-MEE-tree-us

Popularity

#1038

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

37,626

Peak Year

#1,079 in 1991

First Recorded

1912

Style

Mythological, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Derived from the Greek name Demetrios, meaning 'follower of Demeter', the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility.

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DemiDimitriMeech

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Demetrius I Poliorcetes

    King of Macedon.

  • Demetrius Andrade

    American professional boxer.

Nicknames

DemiDimitriMeech

Spelling Variations

DimitriosDimitri

Similar Names

AlexanderNicholasTheodoreSebastian

Personality Traits

IntelligentStrongLoyalResponsible

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