Demetrius vs Dion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetrius

Boy #1,041 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"earth-lover"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian African American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,041
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dem, Trey

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Dion

Boy #1,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, godly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,119
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Di

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Demetrius Rank #1,041
Dion Rank #1,119

Demetrius is more popular, ranked #1041 vs #1119 for Dion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrius ___

  • Demetrius James
  • Demetrius Lamar
  • Demetrius Andre
  • Demetrius Antoine
  • Demetrius Wayne
  • Demetrius Alexander

Dion ___

  • Dion Michael
  • Dion James
  • Dion Alexander
  • Dion Andrew
  • Dion Thomas
  • Dion Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Demetrius

Marcus Dominic Titus Seraphina Octavia

If you choose Dion

Leon Marcus Nadia Elena Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrius or Dion more popular?

Demetrius is more popular, ranked #1041 compared to Dion at #1119 in the United States.

What do Demetrius and Dion mean?

Demetrius means "earth-lover" (Greek origin). Dion means "divine, godly" (Greek origin).

Are Demetrius and Dion boy or girl names?

Demetrius is primarily a boy name. Dion is primarily a boy name.

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