Follower of Demeter
A variant of the Greek name Demetrius, meaning 'follower of Demeter.' In Greek mythology, Demeter was the goddess of agriculture, harvest, and the fertility of the earth.
Less common today
Demetrus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,048 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
American football defensive tackle