Dimitri vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dimitri Rank #997
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #997 for Dimitri.

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dimitri

Nikolai Alexei Konstantin Anastasia Natasha

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimitri or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Dimitri at #997 in the United States.

What do Dimitri and Liam mean?

Dimitri means "follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Dimitri and Liam boy or girl names?

Dimitri is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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