Dimitri vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dimitri

Nikolai Alexei Konstantin Anastasia Natasha

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimitri or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dimitri at #997 in the United States.

What do Dimitri and Theodore mean?

Dimitri means "follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dimitri and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dimitri is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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