Demetrious vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetrious

Boy #5,642 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern European Christian Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,642
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33
Total SSA Count: 7,078
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Demetrious Rank #5,642

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #5642 for Demetrious.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrious or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Demetrious at #5642 in the United States.

What do Demetrious and Matthew mean?

Demetrious means "devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess" (Greek origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Demetrious and Matthew boy or girl names?

Demetrious is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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