Demetri vs Xavier

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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Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish French English Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
3,337
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Xave, Zave

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Demetri Rank #2,565
Xavier Rank #102

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #2565 for Demetri.

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

Xavier ___

  • Xavier James
  • Xavier Michael
  • Xavier Cole
  • Xavier Reid
  • Xavier Thomas
  • Xavier Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demetri

Anastasia Nikolai Tatiana Alexei Sophia

If you choose Xavier

Sebastian Nathaniel Isabelle Sophia Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetri or Xavier more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Demetri at #2565 in the United States.

What do Demetri and Xavier mean?

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

Are Demetri and Xavier boy or girl names?

Demetri is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.

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