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    Demetrius

    deh-MEE-tree-us

    Greek
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Follower of Demeter; Earth-lover
    Origin
    Greek
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Demetrius appears in the King James Bible, including 3 John 1:12.
    First appears in
    Acts — Acts and the early church
    Peak US usage
    1990s (0.041% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Demetrius shows two responses to truth — resist it to protect profit, or embrace it and earn 'a good report of all men.'
    King James verses
    • 3 John 1:12

      "Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true."

    • Acts 19:24

      "For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen."

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