Demetres vs Eryc

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetres

Girl #34,375 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"earth mother, devotee of Demeter"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Georgian Ethiopian Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,375
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Deme, Meti

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Eryc

Boy #39,859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,859
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Demetres Rank #34,375
Eryc Rank #39,859

Demetres is more popular, ranked #34375 vs #39859 for Eryc.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetres ___

  • Demetres Maria
  • Demetres Eleni
  • Demetres Sofia
  • Demetres Anastasia
  • Demetres Irene

Eryc ___

  • Eryc James
  • Eryc Alexander
  • Eryc Scott
  • Eryc Ryan
  • Eryc Thomas
  • Eryc Jameson

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Demetres

Persephone Alexios Nikolaos Calliope

If you choose Eryc

Skylar Drew Blake Jordan Paige

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetres or Eryc more popular?

Demetres is more popular, ranked #34375 compared to Eryc at #39859 in the United States.

What do Demetres and Eryc mean?

Demetres means "earth mother, devotee of Demeter" (Greek origin). Eryc means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Demetres and Eryc boy or girl names?

Demetres is primarily a girl name. Eryc is primarily a boy name.

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