Demetrius Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Demetrius Name at a Glance

Name	Demetrius
Meaning	Earth-lover. Of Demeter. Demeter is the mythological Greek goddess of corn and harvest. She withdraws for the part of the year her daughter Persephone must spend with the god of the underworld - the reason for winter.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Demetrius Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Demetrius means “Earth-lover. Of Demeter. Demeter is the mythological Greek goddess of corn and harvest. She withdraws for the part of the year her daughter Persephone must spend with the god of the underworld - the reason for winter”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Demetrius Name Origin

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Is Demetrius a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Demetrius is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Demetrius

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