Demetrious 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

Demetrious Rank #5,642
Dmitry Rank #5,493

Dmitry is more popular, ranked #5493 vs #5642 for Demetrious.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrious ___

  • Demetrious James
  • Demetrious Anthony
  • Demetrious Ray
  • Demetrious Michael
  • Demetrious Lee
  • Demetrious Paul

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 Demetrious

Theodora Alexander Nikolai Anastasia Leonidas

If you choose Dmitry

Natasha Olga Igor Nikolai Katerina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrious or Dmitry more popular?

Dmitry is more popular, ranked #5493 compared to Demetrious at #5642 in the United States.

What do Demetrious and Dmitry mean?

Demetrious means "devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess" (Greek origin). Dmitry means "devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest" (Greek origin).

Are Demetrious and Dmitry boy or girl names?

Demetrious is primarily a boy name. Dmitry is primarily a boy name.

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