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Berl vs Dmitry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berl

Boy #5,296 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,296
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dmitry

Boy #5,493 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,493
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Berl Rank #5,296
Dmitry Rank #5,493

Berl is more popular, ranked #5296 vs #5493 for Dmitry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berl or Dmitry more popular?

Berl is more popular, ranked #5296 compared to Dmitry at #5493 in the United States.

What do Berl and Dmitry mean?

Berl means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Dmitry means "devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest" (Greek origin).

Are Berl and Dmitry boy or girl names?

Berl is primarily a boy name. Dmitry is primarily a boy name.

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