Demetrius vs Oliver

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Demetrius Rank #1,041
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Demetrius

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If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrius or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Demetrius at #1041 in the United States.

What do Demetrius and Oliver mean?

Demetrius means "earth-lover" (Greek origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Demetrius and Oliver boy or girl names?

Demetrius is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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