Follower of Demeter
Derived from the Greek name Demetrios, it signifies a person who is a follower of Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and the harvest. The name implies a deep connection to the earth and fertility. It was a common name in the Hellenistic world and was later borne by several early Christian saints and kings.
Less common today
Demetrius isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #259 in 1991.
A young man in love with Hermia and later Helena · A Midsummer Night's Dream
Mixed martial artist and former UFC champion
American actor known for portraying Tupac Shakur
King of Macedonia and a successor to Alexander the Great
Former NFL wide receiver
NFL tight end
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
