Demetrice

Greek

"follower of Demeter"

Demetrice Origin and Meaning

The name Demetrice is a boy's name.

Demetrice is a variant of Demetrius, which derives from the Greek name Dēmḗtrios, meaning 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of agriculture and fertility in Greek mythology). This masculine name emerged as a variation that adds the suffix '-ice' to the traditional root. While Demetrius has ancient origins, the Demetrice variant gained usage primarily in the 20th century. The name shares its root with feminine forms like Demetria and Demitra. Demetrice saw modest popularity from the 1960s through the 1990s in the United States. The name exemplifies the pattern of creating variations on classical names by adding different endings. Although less common than Demetrius, Demetrice maintains the connection to Greek heritage while offering a slightly different phonetic quality with its softer ending.