Dimitri vs Kilian

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
Nicknames
Dimi, Mitri, Dima

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dimitri Rank #997
Kilian Rank #1,052

Dimitri is more popular, ranked #997 vs #1052 for Kilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dimitri ___

  • Dimitri Alexander
  • Dimitri Nikolai
  • Dimitri Sergei
  • Dimitri Ivan
  • Dimitri Michael
  • Dimitri Andreas

Kilian ___

  • Kilian James
  • Kilian Patrick
  • Kilian Sean
  • Kilian Finn
  • Kilian John
  • Kilian Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dimitri

Nikolai Alexei Konstantin Anastasia Natasha

If you choose Kilian

Declan Niall Fionn Ronan Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimitri or Kilian more popular?

Dimitri is more popular, ranked #997 compared to Kilian at #1052 in the United States.

What do Dimitri and Kilian mean?

Dimitri means "follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother" (Greek origin). Kilian means "little church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dimitri and Kilian boy or girl names?

Dimitri is primarily a boy name. Kilian is primarily a boy name.

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