Dimitri vs Mael

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

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Mael

Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Cultural Roots

Breton French Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,060
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, El

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Popularity Comparison

Dimitri Rank #997
Mael Rank #1,060

Dimitri is more popular, ranked #997 vs #1060 for Mael.

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

Mael ___

  • Mael James
  • Mael Arthur
  • Mael Rowan
  • Mael Quinn
  • Mael Finn
  • Mael Remy

Sibling Name Ideas

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Nikolai Alexei Konstantin Anastasia Natasha

If you choose Mael

Gael Yann Nolwenn Enora Ronan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimitri or Mael more popular?

Dimitri is more popular, ranked #997 compared to Mael at #1060 in the United States.

What do Dimitri and Mael mean?

Dimitri means "follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother" (Greek origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Dimitri and Mael boy or girl names?

Dimitri is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.

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