Demetrius

Meaning of Demetrius

Demetrius means 'follower of Demeter' or 'dedicated to Demeter.' Demeter was the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest.

Demetrius has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Demetrius

After ranking as high as #384 in 2000, Demetrius has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Demetrius

• Demetrius Johnson
  Legendary MMA fighter, 'Mighty Mouse'
• Demetrius Shipp Jr.
  Actor, played Tupac Shakur
• Demetrius Flenory Jr.
  Actor, stars in 'BMF'
• Demetrius Andrade
  Undefeated professional boxing champion
• Demetrius Harmon
  Comedian, internet personality, actor

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Questions about the name Demetrius

What does the name Demetrius mean?

Demetrius means demetrius means 'follower of demeter' or 'dedicated to demeter.' demeter was the greek goddess of agriculture and harvest, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Demetrius a boy's or a girl's name?

Demetrius is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Demetrius?

Demetrius did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Demetrius most popular?

Demetrius peaked at #384 in 2000.