Berl vs Dmitry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Dima, Mitya, Dimi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berl ___

  • Berl Aaron
  • Berl David
  • Berl Isaac
  • Berl Nathan
  • Berl Samuel
  • Berl Ezra

Dmitry ___

  • Dmitry Alexander
  • Dmitry Ivan
  • Dmitry Nikolai
  • Dmitry Viktor
  • Dmitry Sergei
  • Dmitry Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berl

Shloyme Mendel Rivka Gittel Faivel

If you choose Dmitry

Natasha Olga Igor Nikolai Katerina

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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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