Boy name
Demetrios name meaning
“belonging to or associated with Demeter”
Demetrios means belonging to or associated with Demeter. It comes from Greek Dēmētrios, a name derived from Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. Demeter's depiction with ears of grain offers a concrete mythological association, and Dimitri is a related form.
What does Demetrios mean?
Belonging to or associated with Demeter
In Turkish: Demeter'e ait, Demeter ile ilgili
Demetrios is a historical masculine name expressing an association with Demeter in ancient Greek mythology. Dimitrios, Dimitri, and Dmitri are related forms in different languages. Its mythological background connects with agriculture and harvest, although the name does not literally mean wheat, flower, or fertility.
Origin of the name Demetrios
From Greek Dēmētrios, a name derived from Demeter, the goddess associated with agriculture and fertility.
How to pronounce Demetrios
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /demetɾios/ |
Is Demetrios a boy’s name?
Yes, Demetrios is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Demetrios does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Demetrios
Famous people named Demetrios
- I. Demetrios · b. 1914
FAQ about the name Demetrios
What is the meaning of Demetrios?
Demetrios means “belonging to or associated with Demeter”. From Greek Dēmētrios, a name derived from Demeter, the goddess associated with agriculture and fertility.
Is Demetrios a boy’s name?
Yes, Demetrios is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Demetrios in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Demetrios nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Demetrios?
Demetrios is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Demetrios have?
Demetrios has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Demetrios?
Demetrios does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Demetrios?
Notable people named Demetrios include I. Demetrios.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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