Demis Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEH-mis / /ˈdɛmɪs/Greek; Hebrew
Meaning
Greek: 'follower'; Hebrew: 'of the people'
Historical & Cultural Background
Demis is a name of Greek origin, often associated with the word 'demos', meaning 'people'. In Hebrew, it signifies a connection to the community. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the 20th century. It is sometimes used as a diminutive of longer names like Demetrius.
Trend Summary
Demis has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Demi
International Variants
- Démis (French)
- Demi (English)
Famous people named Demis
Demis Roussos was a Greek singer known for his powerful voice and international hits in the 1970s.
Demis Hassabis is a British artificial intelligence researcher and co-founder of DeepMind Technologies.
Fictional characters named Demis
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Demis was first seen in the United States in 1979. Demis has ranked as high as #1121 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Demis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Demis
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |