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Demi

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEM-ee /ˈdɛm.i/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Demetrius ('devoted to Demeter'), or from French 'demi' ('half'). Used here for a boy, though far more often a girl's name (as with actress Demi Moore), which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp short name: Demi means 'half' or shortens Demetrius (said 'DEM-ee'). More often a girl's name, we note.
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Origin LowGreek, French
MeaningA short form of Demetrius ('devoted to Demeter'), or from French 'demi' ('half'). Used here for a boy, though far more often a girl's name (as with actress Demi Moore), which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12715 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320172024

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

Demi is a short form of Demetrius ('devoted to Demeter') and also comes from French 'demi', 'half'. Popularized for girls by actress Demi Moore and singer Demi Lovato, it is far more often a girl's name today. Used here for a boy, we note the lean (said 'DEM-ee').

As a boy's name it appears rarely in the U.S. Short, crisp, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Demi can mean 'half' (French) or shorten Demetrius — but it is far more often a girl's name (think Demi Moore), which we note (said 'DEM-ee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Demi — 'Half' / short for Demetrius; cross-sex, girl-leaning

Variations

DemmiDemetriusDemy

Nicknames

DemDemo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demi mean?

Demi means 'half' (French) or is a short form of Demetrius; it is far more often a girl's name.

How do you pronounce Demi?

It's said DEM-ee /ˈdɛm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Demi a boy or girl name?

Demi is used here as a boy's name; note it is far more often a girl's name (as with Demi Moore).

How popular is Demi?

Demi is a rare name for boys in the U.S. and more common for girls.

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