Demetri vs Timur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetri

Boy #2,565 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of the earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,565
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dee, Tri

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Timur

Boy #2,615 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"iron"

Origin: Turkic

Cultural Roots

Uzbek Kazakh Azerbaijani Turkish Central Asian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,615
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tim, Tima

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Popularity Comparison

Demetri Rank #2,565
Timur Rank #2,615

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 vs #2615 for Timur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetri ___

  • Demetri James
  • Demetri Alexander
  • Demetri Michael
  • Demetri Nikolai
  • Demetri Theodore
  • Demetri Sebastian

Timur ___

  • Timur Khan
  • Timur Ali
  • Timur Bek
  • Timur Sultan
  • Timur Ruslan
  • Timur Karim

Sibling Name Ideas

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Anastasia Nikolai Tatiana Alexei Sophia

If you choose Timur

Rustam Kamil Amir Zara Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetri or Timur more popular?

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 compared to Timur at #2615 in the United States.

What do Demetri and Timur mean?

Demetri means "lover of the earth" (Greek origin). Timur means "iron" (Turkic origin).

Are Demetri and Timur boy or girl names?

Demetri is primarily a boy name. Timur is primarily a boy name.

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