Demetrio vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetrio

Boy #4,221 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, follower of the earth goddess"

Origin: Greek Demetrios

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,221
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demmy, Trio, Metri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Demetrio Rank #4,221
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4221 for Demetrio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrio ___

  • Demetrio Antonio
  • Demetrio Carlos
  • Demetrio Felipe
  • Demetrio Jose
  • Demetrio Miguel
  • Demetrio Alejandro

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 Demetrio

Lorenzo Valentino Celestino Adriana Valentina

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrio or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Demetrio at #4221 in the United States.

What do Demetrio and Theodore mean?

Demetrio means "devoted to Demeter, follower of the earth goddess" (Greek Demetrios origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Demetrio and Theodore boy or girl names?

Demetrio is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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