Demeter
Meaning
"earth mother"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #32,412
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Dem, Demi
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"earth mother"
Origin: Greek
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Demeter is more popular, ranked #32412 vs #32479 for Shedrick.
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Demeter is more popular, ranked #32412 compared to Shedrick at #32479 in the United States.
Demeter means "earth mother" (Greek origin).
Demeter is primarily a boy name. Shedrick is primarily a boy name.