Demetrios
Demetrios is a Greek name meaning 'follower of Demeter,' the goddess of the harvest and agriculture. The name conveys a sense of nurturing and connection to the earth, embodying qualities of growth, fertility, and sustenance. It represents someone who values family, tradition, and the beauty of nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,770 |
| Gender | Male (39% / 61%) |
| Peak year | 1972 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1926 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
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Demetrios of Phaleron (Philosopher and statesman, student of Aristotle) · Demetrios I of Macedon (King of Macedon, known for his military campaigns) · Demetrios P. Tsafendas (Political activist, known for his opposition to apartheid in South Africa) · Demetrios Koutoupis (Greek artist known for his contemporary works) · Demetrios K. Koutoupis (Greek-American businessman and philanthropist)
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