Demetrios name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 15th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Greek, Swedish, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Demetrios d(e)-met-rios
Meaning: Dedicated to Demeter
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What does Demetrios mean?

The famous boy name Demetrios is rooted from Old Greek is prevalently used in Danish, Greek, Swedish and Finnish languages. Demetrios is version of dominant Demetrius. Demetrius is Latin cognate of Demetrios.

Originated from Old Greek, Famous Demetrius, Demetrius means "Follower of Demeter and Dedicated to Demeter". Demetrios is form of The Greek Name Δημητριος, Which was Derived from the Name of the Greek Goddess Demeter in Latin language.

How do I pronounce Demetrios?

The most common pronunciation of three syllabled Demetrios is d(e)-met-rios. The other ways to say the name is dem(e)-trios.

Variants of Demetrios

Demetrius, Demas

How popular is the name Demetrios?

Demetrios is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1918 and was able to reach the top 1000 names. In 1969, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 942 on boy names chart when 74 babies were named Demetrios.

There are over 2642 babies that have been given the name Demetrios in United States. Demetrios is an uncommon baby name in still in use in England and Wales. Demetrios is a common name in Cyprus while somewhat familiar name in Brazil, England, Greece, South Africa and Canada.

At least, 9000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

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Numerological aspects of Demetrios

You appreciate your time enough not to spend it on doing things you don't want and stupid people. Your personality number reflects your naivety and sincere approach. If you want to keep someone by your side for longer, learn how to express emotions. As a lover, you are cold-hearted and distant. You are an amazing person. You have a curious mind and wish to explore the world. Once you lay your eyes on someone, that person is yours.

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Sibling Names for Demetrios

If you're considering the name Demetrios for your new baby, you may also be interested in finding names for potential siblings. Here is a list of sibling names that complement the strong and unique sound of Demetrios. From classic to modern, this list has something for every family's style.

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Famous people named Demetrios

  • Demetrios Palaiologos, Byzantine prince and Despot
  • Demetrios Petrokokkinos, Greek tennis player
  • Demetrios I of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
  • Demetrios Pepagomenos, Byzantine Greek savant
  • Demetrios Galanis, early twentieth-century Greek artist and friend of Picasso
  • Demetrios Komnenos Doukas,
  • Demetrios Kydones, Byzantine theologian, translator
  • Demetrios Chomatenos, Byzantine priest and judge
  • Demetrios Christodoulou, Greek mathematician and physicist,
  • Demetrios Ypsilantis, member of a prominent Phanariot Greek family Ypsilantis
  • Demetrios Chalkokondyles, was one of the most eminent Greek scholars
  • Demetrios Farmakopoulos,
  • Demetrios Capetanakis, Greek poet, essayist and critic

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