Similar & Sister Names

Names Like Demetri

24 similar names matched by popularity and Greek origin — Demetri is a variant of Demetrius, derived from the Greek goddess Demeter, meaning "follower of Demeter" or "earth….

How we find these: names ranked close to Demetri in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.

Names similar to Demetri

Rank #2,678 Athan “The name 'Athan' is a shortened form of the Greek name 'Athanasios', meaning "immortal" (…”

Rank #2,699 Kylon “Kylon derives from the Greek word "kylon" (κύλον), meaning "wooden frame" or "club," and …”

Rank #2,672 Ektoras “Ektoras is the Greek form of the name Hector, derived from the ancient Greek name Ἕκτωρ (…”

Rank #2,723 Iro “The name 'Iro' is a Greek feminine given name derived from "Ἥρᾱ" (Hērā), meaning "heroine…”

Rank #2,623 Senia “Senia is derived from the Greek name Xenia (Ξενία), meaning "hospitality" or "welcoming,"…”

Rank #2,616 Helyos “Helyos is a Greek name derived from "Helios," meaning "sun" or "sun god," with the -os su…”

Rank #2,785 Iras “The name 'Iras' means "peace" or "gentle breeze" and derives from the ancient Greek word …”

Rank #2,587 Kypros “Kypros is the Greek name for the island of Cyprus, derived from the ancient Greek word fo…”

Rank #2,583 Basilia “The name 'Basilia' is the feminine form of 'Basil', derived from the Greek *basileus* (βα…”

Rank #2,806 Elykia “Elykia derives from the Greek name Ελυκία (Elysia/Elysia), related to "Elysium," meaning …”

Rank #2,817 Mileon “Mileon is derived from the Greek name Mílēon, which combines "mílon" (apple) or relates t…”

Rank #2,822 Loukass “Loukass is the Greek form of the name Lucas, derived from the Latin "Lucanus," which is r…”

Rank #2,835 Koleta “Koleta is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Nikoleta, which is the diminu…”

Rank #2,836 Alexana “The given name 'Alexana' is derived from the Greek name 'Alexandros' or 'Alexandria', mea…”

Rank #2,859 Panayotis “Panayotis is the Greek form of Panagiotis, derived from the Greek word "panagios" (πανάγι…”

Rank #2,868 Pariss “The given name 'Pariss' is derived from the Greek name 'Paris', meaning 'equal' or 'compa…”

Rank #2,880 Maleia “Maleia derives from Greek origins, likely related to the root "mal-" meaning "soft" or "g…”

Rank #2,885 Nea-Sofia “Nea-Sofia combines the Greek prefix "nea" (νέα), meaning "new," with "Sofia" (Σοφία), der…”

Rank #2,483 Mirene “Mirene is derived from the Greek name Myrrhine (Μυρρίνη), which means "myrrh" or "of myrr…”

Rank #2,902 Eoline “The given name 'Eoline' is derived from the Greek word 'eolos' (εὖλος), meaning 'blowing'…”

Rank #2,474 Theron “Theron derives from the Ancient Greek word "therōn" (θηρών), meaning "hunter" or "wild be…”

Rank #2,909 Kalis “Kalis derives from Greek "kallos" (κάλλος), meaning "beauty" or "beautiful," and is also …”

Rank #2,912 Helian “Helian derives from the Greek root "helios" (ἥλιος), meaning "sun," and functions as a na…”

Rank #2,433 Antreas “Antreas is the Greek form of Andreas, derived from the Greek word "andros" (ἀνδρός), mean…”

Sister names for Demetri

Same cultural background as Demetri, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.

Rank #1 Sofia “The given name 'Sofia' means 'wisdom' and its linguistic root is Greek, derived from the …”

Rank #9 Evi “The given name 'Evi' is derived from the Hebrew word 'Chavi' or 'Chaviv', meaning 'belove…”

Rank #17 Elli “Elli is a diminutive form of Eleanor or Helen, derived from the Greek name Helenē, meanin…”

Rank #19 Iris “Iris means "rainbow" and derives from the ancient Greek word "iris" (ἶρις), which in Gree…”

Rank #22 Penelope “The name Penelope derives from ancient Greek roots, combining "pene" (thread/weaver's bob…”

Rank #28 Meda “Meda is a shortened form of Medea, derived from the Greek root "medea" meaning "cunning" …”

Rank #32 Maia “Maia derives from Greek meaning "mother" or "midwife," rooted in the Proto-Indo-European …”

Rank #35 Rhea “Rhea derives from the Ancient Greek "Rhea" (Ῥέα), meaning "flowing" or "stream," referrin…”

Frequently Asked Questions

How are "names like Demetri" chosen?

We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Demetri include Athan, Kylon, Ektoras.

What is the origin of the name Demetri?

Demetri is a Greek name. Demetri is a variant of Demetrius, derived from the Greek goddess Demeter, meaning "follower of Demeter" or "earth mother." It is primarily used in Greek and Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, notably associated with Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, a 4th-century martyr venerated in Orthodox Christianity.

What are good sister names for Demetri?

If Demetri is used for one child, Sofia is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.

← Back to the full Demetri name page

Your Shortlist

Names Like Demetri

Names similar to Demetri

Sister names for Demetri

Frequently Asked Questions

Help us make this better for every parent