Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Belonging to Demeter, Of the Earth, God of Fertility
Pronunciation: duh-MEE-tree-uhs, /dəˈmiːtriəs/, D IH M IY T R IY AH S
Popularity Rank: #14,682
Derived from the Greek name Dēmētrios, meaning 'belonging to Demeter'. Demeter was the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility.
The name Demetrius is of Greek origin and means Belonging to Demeter, Of the Earth, God of Fertility, Follower of Demeter, Barley Mother, Of Demeter. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Demetrius is commonly found in United States of America, Brazil, South Africa, and 52 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: duh-MEE-tree-uhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dəˈmiːtriəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D IH M IY T R IY AH S
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Demetrius is recorded 3,095 times globally, ranking it as the 14,682th most common name worldwide.
Demetrius is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,778 occurrences, making it the 1,406th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Demetrius is found among 1 in every 651 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,406 | 1 : 651 |
| Brazil | #6,218 | 1 : 9,330 |
| South Africa | #28,995 | 1 : 83,746 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Demetrius from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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