Demetres vs Theodore

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

Popularity Comparison

Demetres Rank #34,375
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #34375 for Demetres.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demetres

Persephone Alexios Nikolaos Calliope

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetres or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Demetres at #34375 in the United States.

What do Demetres and Theodore mean?

Demetres means "earth mother, devotee of Demeter" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Demetres and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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