Demetri vs Meliss

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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Koleson Gregorio Roper Braiden

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Meliss

Girl #36,044 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #36,044
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Mel, Meli, Meliy

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Popularity Comparison

Demetri Rank #2,565

Meliss Rank #36,044

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 vs #36044 for Meliss.

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Middle Name Pairings

Demetri ___

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

Meliss ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetri or Meliss more popular?

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 compared to Meliss at #36044 in the United States.

What do Demetri and Meliss mean?

Demetri means "lover of the earth" (Greek origin).

Are Demetri and Meliss boy or girl names?

Demetri is primarily a boy name. Meliss is primarily a girl name.

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