Matthew vs Demetrious

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33

Demetrious Rank #5,642

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Demetrious more popular?

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

What do Matthew and Demetrious mean?

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

Are Matthew and Demetrious boy or girl names?

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

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