Demetrious vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
15,343
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ollie, Oli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Demetrious Rank #5,642
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5642 for Demetrious.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrious ___

  • Demetrious James
  • Demetrious Anthony
  • Demetrious Ray
  • Demetrious Michael
  • Demetrious Lee
  • Demetrious Paul

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demetrious

Theodora Alexander Nikolai Anastasia Leonidas

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrious or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Demetrious at #5642 in the United States.

What do Demetrious and Oliver mean?

Demetrious means "devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess" (Greek origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Demetrious and Oliver boy or girl names?

Demetrious is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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