| Meaning | lover of the earth |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | De-me-tri |
Demetri carries an artistic sensibility that hints at depth and creative potential. The name flows with a rhythmic quality reminiscent of poetry and music, suggesting someone who appreciates beauty and meaning in everyday life. There's an international flair to Demetri that feels cosmopolitan and cultured, yet it remains accessible and warm. Boys bearing this name often develop strong aesthetic sensibilities and emotional intelligence. The soft consonants and melodic vowels create a gentle yet masculine sound that stands out without demanding attention. Demetri works beautifully across multiple languages and cultures, making it ideal for families with diverse backgrounds or international connections. It's neither too common nor too obscure, occupying that perfect middle ground where familiarity meets distinction. The name carries literary and artistic associations that many parents find appealing.
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| Demetri Martin | American comedian and actor |
| Demetri Catrakilis | South African rugby player |
| Demetri Goodson | American football player |
| Demetri Goritsas | English actor |
| Demetri McCamey | American basketball player |
| Demetri Pleitz | German footballer |
| Demetri Terzopoulos | Greek computer scientist |
| Demetrius Andrade | American professional boxer |
| Demetrius Jackson | American basketball player |
| Demetrius Harris | American football player |
| Demetrius Nichols | American basketball player |
| Demetrius Rhaney | American football player |
| Demetrius Byrd | American football player |
| Demetrius Smith | American football player |
| Demetrius Summers | American football player |
| Demetrius Hook Mitchell | American gang leader turned community activist |
| Demetrius Newton | American politician and lawyer |
| Demetrius I of Bactria | Greek king in ancient India |
| Demetrius of Thessaloniki | Early Christian martyr and saint |
| Demetrius of Phalerum | Ancient Greek orator and politician |
| Demetri Belikov | Character in the "Vampire Academy" series by Richelle Mead |
| Demetri Volturi | Character in the "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyer |
| Demetri Ravitch | Character in the "Maze Runner" series by James Dashner |
| Demetri McCown | Character in the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Demetri Noh | Character in the TV show "FlashForward" |
| Demetri Allen | Character in the movie "Mr. Deeds" |
| Demetrius Lazer | Character in the TV show "Supernatural" |
| Demetri Goritsas | Character in the movie "Paddington 2" |
| Demetri Panayotopoulos | Character in the TV show "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" |
| Demetrius Yuen | Character in the TV show "The Magicians" |
| Demetri Santiago | Character in the movie "Stand and Deliver" |