Dietrich
Meaning
"ruler of the people"
Origin: Germanic/Visigothic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,366
- Total SSA Count
- 35
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Dieter, Dirk, Deet
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"ruler of the people"
Origin: Germanic/Visigothic
"one who cuts, cutter of cloth or stone"
Origin: Old English
Dietrich is more popular, ranked #3366 vs #3563 for Kutter.
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Dietrich is more popular, ranked #3366 compared to Kutter at #3563 in the United States.
Dietrich means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Visigothic origin). Kutter means "one who cuts, cutter of cloth or stone" (Old English origin).
Dietrich is primarily a boy name. Kutter is primarily a boy name.