Croix vs Demetri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Croix

Boy #2,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, the cross of Christ"

Origin: French via Latin

Cultural Roots

French French Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,561
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cro, Cry, Crie

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Demetri

Boy #2,565 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of the earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,565
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dee, Tri

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Popularity Comparison

Croix Rank #2,561
Demetri Rank #2,565

Croix is more popular, ranked #2561 vs #2565 for Demetri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Croix ___

  • Croix James
  • Croix Louis
  • Croix Henri
  • Croix Alexander
  • Croix Emmanuel
  • Croix David

Demetri ___

  • Demetri James
  • Demetri Alexander
  • Demetri Michael
  • Demetri Nikolai
  • Demetri Theodore
  • Demetri Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Croix

Cruz Blaise Xavier Felix Remy

If you choose Demetri

Anastasia Nikolai Tatiana Alexei Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Croix or Demetri more popular?

Croix is more popular, ranked #2561 compared to Demetri at #2565 in the United States.

What do Croix and Demetri mean?

Croix means "cross, the cross of Christ" (French via Latin origin). Demetri means "lover of the earth" (Greek origin).

Are Croix and Demetri boy or girl names?

Croix is primarily a boy name. Demetri is primarily a boy name.

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