Dimitris

Meaning of Dimitris

Dimitris, pronounced di-MEE-tris, traces back to ancient Greece as a form of Demetrios—literally “devotee of Demeter,” the goddess of agriculture and fertile earth. While it remains ubiquitous in its homeland, in the United States Dimitris is a decidedly distinctive choice, registering fewer than ten newborns per year and ranking around 916th in popularity in 2024. This modest presence ensures the name won’t find itself atop overcrowded birthday lists, yet it carries a quiet gravitas rooted in classical tradition. Bearers of the name have made their mark in fields from literature and cinema to academia, lending the name an under­stated intellectual flair. Easily adopted into English usage without losing its melodic rhythm, Dimitris offers parents a measured blend of Mediterranean heritage and contemporary clarity—an elegant nod to the past that feels entirely at home today.

Pronunciation

Greek

• Pronunced as di-MEE-tris (/diˈmi.tris/)

• Dimitri
• Demetrios
• Dmitri
• Demetrius
• Demetri
• Dimitrios
• Demitri