Derived from the Greek 'Dionysius', meaning 'follower of Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry', Denetrius is a rare yet distinctive male given name. Spelling variants include Denetrios and Denethor. It was popular among early Christians due to its association with Saint Denis, the patron saint of France, who was believed to have been martyred in the 3rd century. Despite its historic roots, Denetrius remains relatively uncommon today, perhaps contributing to its unique allure.
Denetrius was quite popular for birth names during those years, with 10 babies named Denetrius born between 1971 and 1977.