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Demetrus

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Pronounced duh-MEE-truss /dəˈmiː.trəs/Medium

Meaning: A variant of the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter,' the goddess of the harvest and the earth. A classical name in a simplified spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A classical Greek name: Demetrus is a form of Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter' (said 'duh-MEE-truss'). Strong and time-honored.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA variant of the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter,' the goddess of the harvest and the earth. A classical name in a simplified spelling.

U.S. rank (2024)#11219 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1973

Total births (all-time)≈ 639

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

Demetrus is a variant of the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter,' goddess of the harvest and earth. It keeps the classical name's dignity in a trimmed spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'duh-MEE-truss').

It appears rarely, next to the standard Demetrius. Rare, classical, and strong.

Did you know? Demetrus is a spelling of the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter' — the harvest goddess — carrying a classical weight in a slightly simplified form (said 'duh-MEE-truss').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Demetrus — Greek Demetrius variant; 'devoted to Demeter'

Variations

DemetriusDemetriosDemetris

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demetrus mean?

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

How do you pronounce Demetrus?

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

Is Demetrus a boy or girl name?

Demetrus is a boy's name.

How popular is Demetrus?

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