Demetrus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Demetrus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 639 babies have been named Demetrus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Demetrus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,866 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,866
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Demetrus is also used as a girl name, ranked #63316.
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About the Name Demetrus
Demetrus is a boy name .
Is Demetrus a boy or girl name? Demetrus is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,866 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63,316. Demetrus is more commonly used as a boy name.
Demetrus is currently ranked #20,866 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Demetrus include Dem, Deme, Demey, Demeie, Demet, Demety, Demetie, Rus, Rusy, Rusie, Dey, and Deie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Demetrus include Demetrius, Demetri, Demetrio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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