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Demetrios Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Demetrios

"Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name Dēmḗtrios (Δημήτριος), meaning "devoted to goddess Demeter""

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1974 👥 2,755 in US
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Meaning
Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name Dēmḗtrios (Δημήτριος), meaning "devoted to goddess Demeter"
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
2,755
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Demetrios Mean?

Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name Dēmḗtrios (Δημήτριος), meaning "devoted to goddess Demeter". Alternate forms include Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dmytro, Dimitri, Dimitrie, Dimitar, Dumitru, Demitri, Dhimitër, Dimitrije and Zmicier, in addition to other forms descended from it. Nicknames include Demmie, Dimmie, Demi, Jim, Jimmy, Jimmie, Metry, Metrie, Mimmie, Demetri, Dmitri, Mitică, Mitya and Dima.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name Dēmḗtrios (Δημήτριος), meaning "devoted to goddess Demeter". Alternate forms include Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dmytro, Dimitri, Dimitrie, Dimitar, Dumitru, Demitri, Dhimitër, Dimitrije and Zmicier, in addition to other forms descended from it. Nicknames include Demmie, Dimmie, Demi, Jim, Jimmy, Jimmie, Metry, Metrie, Mimmie, Demetri, Dmitri, Mitică, Mitya and Dima.…

Root Element
Demetrios
Core Meaning
"Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name Dēmḗtrios (Δημήτριος), meaning "devoted to goddess Demeter""
Language

🔢 Numerology of Demetrios

D 4
E 5
M 4
E 5
T 2
R 9
I 9
O 6
S 1
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
2
Personality
Harmony & Diplomacy

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 2,755 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 2,755
Peak year 1974 (77)
First recorded 1918
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Demetrios" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name Dēmḗtrios (Δημήτριος), meaning "devoted to goddess Demeter"".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~2,755 people named Demetrios in the US. Peaked in 1974 with 77 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Demetrios?

The Life Path number for Demetrios is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 2.

Is Demetrios a boy or girl name?

Demetrios is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Demetrios in the US?

Approximately 2,755 people in the United States are named Demetrios. The name peaked in 1974 with 77 recorded uses.

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