Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Demetrius is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek Demetrios, meaning "devoted to Demeter" — the goddess of grain, harvest, and the earth. In ancient Macedonia and among early Christians, it was a name of considerable prestige.
With nearly 36,000 U.S. births recorded, Demetrius has been a consistent American name. NBA player Demetrius is one cultural touchstone, while the name's appearance in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Antony and Cleopatra gives it literary depth. Its natural nickname Demi gives it an accessible contemporary form.