The baby name Demosthenes is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌdɛməsˈθiːniːz/ (DEM-əs-THEE-neez); Modern Greek: /ði̞moˈθenis/ (thee-mo-THEH-nees).
Demosthenes is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Demosthenes is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌdɛməsˈθiːniːz/ (DEM-əs-THEE-neez); Modern Greek: /ði̞moˈθenis/ (thee-mo-THEH-nees).
Demosthenes is Greek in Origin.
Demosthenes is a masculine given name of Ancient Greek origin, from dēmos 'people' and sthenos 'strength, vigor', conveying the sense 'strength of the people' or 'power on behalf of the people'. The classical form is Δημοσθένης (Dēmosthénēs), Latinized as Demosthenes.
The name is indelibly associated with the Athenian orator and statesman (384–322 BCE), whose Philippics against Philip II made Demosthenes a byword for political eloquence and civic resolve. It appears throughout Greek antiquity and persisted in the Hellenistic and Byzantine eras, surviving into modern Greek use; beyond Greece it remains rare, surfacing during classical revivals. International variants include Modern Greek Dimosthenis (also Demosthenis), Spanish and Portuguese Demóstenes, Italian and Romanian Demostene, and the simplified Demostenes in some Romance contexts; short forms include Demos and Demo.
| Demosthenes Demosthenes was a prominent politician and orator in Classical Athens, best known for his powerful speeches against the rise of Macedonian power under Philip II. His series of speeches, known as the Philippics, rallied Athenians to defend their city-state's independence. He remains a symbol of eloquence and resistance in the face of political challenges. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | 0 | #134 | 2 | 3,911 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #267 | 7 | 6,912 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #401 | 8 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #781 | 5 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2007 | #866 | 6 | 7,493 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Demosthenes is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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