Demetris

Meaning of Demetris

Demetris is a unisex name of Greek origin, derived from Demetrios, meaning “follower of Demeter,” the ancient goddess of the harvest. Adopted by Roman writers as Demetrius, it gained early Christian significance through Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, whose martyrdom in the fourth century cemented the name’s spread across the Mediterranean and into Latin-speaking regions. Today, Demetris carries both mythic heritage and a streamlined modern sound—pronounced di-MEE-tris (/dɪˈmiːtrɪs/)—and finds modest but consistent use in the United States, reflecting its cross-cultural resonance in Latin America and beyond.