Demetrios
Meaning of Demetrios
Demetrios is a male name with Greek origins. In English, it is pronounced as di-MEE-tree-os (/dɪˈmi:tri:ɒs/), while in Greek it is pronounced as the-MEE-tree-os (/θeˈmitri.os/). Variations of Demetrios include Dimitrios and Dimitris. Over the years, this name has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States. In recent years, it has been given to an average of 16-25 baby boys per year, ranking between 2797 and 5610 in terms of popularity. The name Demetrios carries associations with strength and leadership, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a strong and timeless name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as di-MEE-tree-os (/dɪˈmi:tri:ɒs/)
Greek
- Pronunced as the-MEE-tree-os (/θeˈmitri.os/)
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Notable People Named Demetrios
| Demetrios Palaiologos, also known as Demetrius Palaeologus, was a Byzantine prince who served as Despot of the Morea alongside his brother Thomas from 1449 to 1460, and had a complex relationship with his siblings, often vying for the imperial throne. |
| Demetrios Kokkidis was a prominent astronomer, mathematician, and physicist who served as the fourth president of the Athens Observatory and made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. |
| Demetrios Ypsilantis was a prominent Greek army officer known for his leadership in the Greek War of Independence and his service in both the Hellenic Army and the Imperial Russian Army. |
| Demetrios Constantelos - Demetrios J. Constantelos was a Greek Byzantology researcher and professor emeritus known for his work at Stockton University, Pomona, NJ. |
| Demetrios Doukas Komnenos Koutroules - Demetrios, later known as Michael, was the third son of Michael II Komnenos Doukas, the ruler of Epirus. |
