Dimitri vs Makari

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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Makari

Boy #971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed, happy"

Origin: Greek makarios

Cultural Roots

Greek Coptic Russian Orthodox Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#971
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mak, Kari

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Popularity Comparison

Dimitri Rank #997
Makari Rank #971

Makari is more popular, ranked #971 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

Makari ___

  • Makari John
  • Makari Peter
  • Makari Nicholas
  • Makari Elias
  • Makari George
  • Makari Constantine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dimitri

Nikolai Alexei Konstantin Anastasia Natasha

If you choose Makari

Thalia Dmitri Xenia Nikolas Anastasia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimitri or Makari more popular?

Makari is more popular, ranked #971 compared to Dimitri at #997 in the United States.

What do Dimitri and Makari mean?

Dimitri means "follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother" (Greek origin). Makari means "blessed, happy" (Greek makarios origin).

Are Dimitri and Makari boy or girl names?

Dimitri is primarily a boy name. Makari is primarily a boy name.

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