Demetri vs Donny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Donny

Boy #3,822 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,822
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Don

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Popularity Comparison

Demetri Rank #2,565
Donny Rank #3,822

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 vs #3822 for Donny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetri ___

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

Donny ___

  • Donny Ray
  • Donny Lee
  • Donny James
  • Donny Wayne
  • Donny Gene
  • Donny Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetri or Donny more popular?

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 compared to Donny at #3822 in the United States.

What do Demetri and Donny mean?

Demetri means "lover of the earth" (Greek origin). Donny means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Demetri and Donny boy or girl names?

Demetri is primarily a boy name. Donny is primarily a boy name.

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