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Demetri

♂ Boy

Pronounced dehm-EHT-ree /dɛm.ˈɛt.ri/Medium

Meaning: devoted to Demeter; of the earth-goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Demetri is a Greek name meaning 'devoted to Demeter', the goddess of the earth and harvest.

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Origin MediumGreek

Meaningdevoted to Demeter; of the earth-goddess

U.S. rank (2025)#2688 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Demetri comes from Greek and means 'devoted to Demeter', the earth-goddess of grain and harvest. The name carries that link to fertility and the land. It is a streamlined form of the longer Demetrios.

The dropped ending gives it a lighter, more casual sound than its fuller Greek source. Its tie to Demeter keeps a clear mythological thread.

Did you know? Demetri is a short form of Demetrius, meaning 'devoted to Demeter,' the Greek goddess of grain and harvest.

Overall data confidence 62%

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Famous Bearers

★Demetri Martin (1973-)
American comedian, actor, and writer known for his deadpan stand-up
★Demetri Mitchell (1997-)
English professional footballer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demetri mean?

Demetri means 'devoted to Demeter,' the earth goddess. It is a Greek short form of Demetrius.

How do you pronounce Demetri?

It's commonly said dehm-EHT-ree /dɛm.ˈɛt.ri/.

Is Demetri a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Demetri is used as a boy name.

How popular is Demetri?

In 2024, Demetri ranked #2561 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.