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Demitrus
How to Pronounce Demitrus
Pronounced duh-MEE-trus /dəˈmitrəs/Low
Meaning: Demitrus is a respelling of Demetrius, the Greek name meaning 'follower of Demeter' or 'devoted to Demeter,' the goddess of grain and the harvest. It has been borne by kings, saints and a New Testament craftsman. Demitrus keeps the meaning while trimming and re-lettering the ending; it is used especially in African American families.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Demitrus is a variant spelling of Demetrius, one of the enduring names of the Greek world, meaning 'devoted to Demeter.' The Demitrus form belongs to modern American use, especially among African American families who favored classical names in fresh spellings. It has always been rare in this exact form.
Demitrus had its small peak around 1989, given to only about fourteen boys in its peak year. A boy named Demitrus then is in his mid-thirties today, a millennial.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Demitrus mean?
It is a variant of Demetrius, from the Greek, 'devoted to Demeter,' the harvest goddess.
How do you pronounce Demitrus?
It is said duh-MEE-trus /dəˈmitrəs/ - three syllables, stress on the middle.
Is Demitrus a boy or girl name?
Demitrus is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Demitrus?
It was always rare, given to only about fourteen boys in its peak year around the late nineteen-eighties.