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Dimitri vs Lev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dimitri

Boy #997 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#997
Total SSA Count
226
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lev

Boy #1,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heart"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,042
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dimitri Rank #997
Lev Rank #1,042

Dimitri is more popular, ranked #997 vs #1042 for Lev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimitri or Lev more popular?

Dimitri is more popular, ranked #997 compared to Lev at #1042 in the United States.

What do Dimitri and Lev mean?

Dimitri means "follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother" (Greek origin). Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dimitri and Lev boy or girl names?

Dimitri is primarily a boy name. Lev is primarily a boy name.

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