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Demetric

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Pronounced deh-MET-rik /dɛˈmɛt.rɪk/Medium

Meaning: A modern form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest/earth); a lover of the earth'; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: Of Demeter; a lover of the earth: Demetric forms Demetrius. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'deh-MET-rik'). We note the deity.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA modern form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest/earth); a lover of the earth'; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2025)#8418 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919582025

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

Demetric is a modern form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest/earth); a lover of the earth' (we note the deity). A crisp, classic name (said 'deh-MET-rik').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, of-Demeter at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Demetrius is 'of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest)' in Greek — Demetric is a modern form, crisp and classic (we note the deity; said 'deh-MET-rik').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Demetrius — Greek; deity link

Variations

DemetriusDemetrisDemetrick

Nicknames

Dem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demetric mean?

Demetric is a form of Demetrius — Greek 'of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest); a lover of the earth'. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Demetric?

It's said deh-MET-rik /dɛˈmɛt.rɪk/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Demetric a boy or girl name?

Demetric is a boy's name.

How popular is Demetric?

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

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