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Demetre

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Pronounced duh-MEE-tree /dəˈmi.tri/High

Meaning: A form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of the harvest and grain); we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Devoted to Demeter: Demetre is a form of Demetrius. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of the harvest and grain); we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2024)#9171 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 674

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219632024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Demetre is a form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of the harvest and grain; we note the deity link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'duh-MEE-tree').

In the U.S. and Georgia (the country) it appears as a form of Demetrius. Rare, devoted-to-Demeter at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Demetrius means 'devoted to Demeter' (the harvest goddess) — Demetre is a form of it, lyrical and classic (we note the deity link; said 'duh-MEE-tree').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Demetrius — Greek; deity link

Variations

DemetriusDimitriDmitri

Nicknames

Dem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demetre mean?

Demetre is a form of Demetrius — Greek 'devoted to Demeter' (the harvest goddess). We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Demetre?

It's said duh-MEE-tree /dmi.tri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Demetre a boy or girl name?

Demetre is a boy's name.

How popular is Demetre?

Demetre is a very rare name in the U.S.

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