Poseidon vs Demetrious

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Poseidon

Boy #5,724 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the earth, husband of the earth"

Origin: Proto-Indo-European

Cultural Roots

Greek Modern Western Fantasy

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,724
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Cyrie Evaristo Nieko

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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

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Maksym Markos Akaius Nikodem

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Popularity Comparison

Poseidon Rank #5,724

Demetrious Rank #5,642

Demetrious is more popular, ranked #5642 vs #5724 for Poseidon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poseidon or Demetrious more popular?

Demetrious is more popular, ranked #5642 compared to Poseidon at #5724 in the United States.

What do Poseidon and Demetrious mean?

Poseidon means "lord of the earth, husband of the earth" (Proto-Indo-European origin). Demetrious means "devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess" (Greek origin).

Are Poseidon and Demetrious boy or girl names?

Poseidon is primarily a boy name. Demetrious is primarily a boy name.

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