Demetrius vs Makari

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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Makari

Boy #971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed, happy"

Origin: Greek makarios

Cultural Roots

Greek Coptic Russian Orthodox Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#971
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mak, Kari

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Popularity Comparison

Demetrius Rank #1,041
Makari Rank #971

Makari is more popular, ranked #971 vs #1041 for Demetrius.

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

Makari ___

  • Makari John
  • Makari Peter
  • Makari Nicholas
  • Makari Elias
  • Makari George
  • Makari Constantine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demetrius

Marcus Dominic Titus Seraphina Octavia

If you choose Makari

Thalia Dmitri Xenia Nikolas Anastasia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrius or Makari more popular?

Makari is more popular, ranked #971 compared to Demetrius at #1041 in the United States.

What do Demetrius and Makari mean?

Demetrius means "earth-lover" (Greek origin). Makari means "blessed, happy" (Greek makarios origin).

Are Demetrius and Makari boy or girl names?

Demetrius is primarily a boy name. Makari is primarily a boy name.

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