Demetrios vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetrios

Boy #5,853 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern Orthodox Cypriot Greek American Byzantine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,853
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dimitri, Demi, Trios

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Demetrios Rank #5,853
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5853 for Demetrios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrios ___

  • Demetrios Alexander
  • Demetrios Christos
  • Demetrios Nikolaos
  • Demetrios Andreas
  • Demetrios Leonidas
  • Demetrios Konstantinos

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Demetrios

Alexandros Nikolaos Konstantinos Eleni Zoe

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrios or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Demetrios at #5853 in the United States.

What do Demetrios and Theodore mean?

Demetrios means "devoted to Demeter" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Demetrios and Theodore boy or girl names?

Demetrios is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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