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Dimitris

♂ Boy

Pronounced dee-MEE-triss /diˈmi.trɪs/Medium

Meaning: A modern Greek form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of the harvest and grain); we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Devoted to Demeter: Dimitris is the Greek Demetrius. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dee-MEE-triss').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA modern Greek form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of the harvest and grain); we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2024)#9187 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 516

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119702024

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

Dimitris is a modern Greek form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of the harvest and grain; we note the deity link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'dee-MEE-triss').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, devoted-to-Demeter at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Demetrius means 'devoted to Demeter' (the harvest goddess) — Dimitris is the modern Greek form, lyrical and classic (we note the deity link; said 'dee-MEE-triss').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Dimitris — Greek; deity link

Variations

DimitriosDemetriusDimitri

Nicknames

Dimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dimitris mean?

Dimitris is a Greek form of Demetrius — 'devoted to Demeter' (the harvest goddess). We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Dimitris?

It's said dee-MEE-triss /dimi.trs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dimitris a boy or girl name?

Dimitris is a boy's name.

How popular is Dimitris?

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

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