Demetrius
/D-V-M-V-T-R-V-V-S/
Of Demeter, goddess of harvest — Demetrius is a Greek name with deep agricultural and mythological roots, also one of the great Eastern saints. The Russian and Eastern European Dimitri is a derivative.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Demetrius is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Of Demeter, goddess of harvest — Demetrius is a Greek name with deep agricultural and mythological roots, also one of the great Eastern saints. The Russian and Eastern European Dimitri is a derivative.”.
Demetrius is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Of Demeter, goddess of harvest — Demetrius is a Greek name with deep agricultural and mythological roots, also one of the great Eastern saints. The Russian and Eastern European Dimitri is a derivative." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Greek, American, European, Russian families, Demetrius carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Demetrius
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Demetrius lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Demetrius's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Demetrius's saint & feast day →What does Demetrius's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Demetrius resonates in either tradition.
Demetrius's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Demetrius's full reading →
Does Demetrius go with your family's names?
Demetrius breaks into 9 sounds: /D-V-M-V-T-R-V-V-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Demetrius sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Demetrius beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Demetrius — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Variants across cultures
Demetrius appears in different forms across languages and traditions. Each variant carries the same root meaning with a distinct sound and spelling shaped by local phonology.
Names similar to Demetrius
If Demetrius resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Greek families
Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Demetrius
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Common questions about Demetrius
What does the name Demetrius mean?
Demetrius means "Of Demeter, goddess of harvest — Demetrius is a Greek name with deep agricultural and mythological roots, also one of the great Eastern saints. The Russian and Eastern European Dimitri is a derivative.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Demetrius a boy or girl name?
Demetrius is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Demetrius?
Demetrius is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Greek, American, European families.
Is Demetrius a Christian name?
Yes. Demetrius is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Demetrius mean in Greek?
Demetrius originates from Greek, where it means "Of Demeter, goddess of harvest — Demetrius is a Greek name with deep agricultural and mythological roots, also one of the great Eastern saints. The Russian and Eastern European Dimitri is a derivative.."
What are common nicknames for Demetrius?
Common short forms of Demetrius include Dem, Demi, Mitri, Dima.
What is the numerology of Demetrius?
Demetrius has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
Is Demetrius a saint's name?
Yes — Demetrius is honoured as a Christian saint's name, linked to the patron saint of Thessaloniki.
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