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Demetris

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Pronounced duh-MEE-tris /dəˈmiː.trɪs/Medium

Meaning: A form of the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter' — the goddess of harvest and the earth. A classical name in a modern short spelling.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classical Greek name: Demetris means 'devoted to Demeter' (said 'duh-MEE-tris'). Handsome and time-honored.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA form of the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter' — the goddess of harvest and the earth. A classical name in a modern short spelling.

U.S. rank (2025)#10982 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,612

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

Demetris is a form of the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter,' the harvest goddess. Borne across Greek and Cypriot tradition, it carries a classical dignity — used in the U.S. among Greek-heritage families (said 'duh-MEE-tris').

It appears rarely in the U.S., next to the fuller Demetrius. Rare, classical, and dignified.

Did you know? Demetris comes from the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter' — the goddess of the harvest and the earth — a classical name still warmly used in Greek families (said 'duh-MEE-tris').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Demetris — Greek Demetrius; 'devoted to Demeter'

Variations

DemetriusDimitrisDemetrios

Nicknames

DemiTris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demetris mean?

Demetris is a form of the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter,' the goddess of the harvest.

How do you pronounce Demetris?

It's said duh-MEE-tris /dəˈmiː.trɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Demetris a boy or girl name?

Demetris is a boy's name.

How popular is Demetris?

Demetris is a rare name for boys in the U.S.