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Demetris
BoyGreek· “short form of Demetrios, of Demeter”
- Meaning
- short form of Demetrios, of Demeter
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- duh-MEE-tris
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #10,982
- US babies 2025
- 6
- Best rank
- #1,067 (1980)
- Peak year
- 1990
Meaning and origin of Demetris
Demetris is a Greek name that is usually said to mean “short form of Demetrios, of Demeter”.
Demetris is a Greek short form of Demetrios, a name meaning follower of Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain and harvest. Demetrios was borne by several Hellenistic kings and by Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, a much venerated early martyr. Demetris is common in Cyprus and in Greek families generally. In America the similar Demetrius became popular, and Demetris is also used as a variant of it. It is said duh-MEE-tris, with the stress on the second syllable. Deme and Tris can serve as short forms. The name signals Greek roots while sounding familiar to American ears.
Popularity over time
Demetris first appears in US Social Security records in 1949. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,067 in 1980, and the most babies received it in 1990, when 99 were named Demetris. In 2025, 6 babies were named Demetris, and it ranked #10,982 nationally. That is 68% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,067 in 1980, #2,062 in 2000, #3,649 in 2010, and #10,982 in 2025. Of the 2,613 US boys named Demetris since records began, 25% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 650 babies. Since 2010, 265 more have been named Demetris.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Lamarcus, Benjamen, Dontavious, Cord, and Quenton.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Demetris is usually pronounced duh-MEE-tris, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with D and ends in “-is”.
Middle names for Demetris
A few middle names that flow with Demetris: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Demetris
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Demetris mean?
Demetris is a Greek name that is usually said to mean “short form of Demetrios, of Demeter”.
What is the origin of the name Demetris?
Demetris has Greek roots. Demetris is a Greek short form of Demetrios, a name meaning follower of Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain and harvest.
Is Demetris a popular name?
Not especially. Demetris ranked #10,982 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Demetris a boy or girl name?
Demetris is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Demetris?
Demetris is usually pronounced duh-MEE-tris. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings