Dimitrios vs Ioannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ioannis

Boy #3,376 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious; Yahweh shows favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Greek Orthodox Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,376
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yannis, Giannis, Gio

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dimitrios Rank #3,257
Ioannis Rank #3,376

Dimitrios is more popular, ranked #3257 vs #3376 for Ioannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dimitrios ___

  • Dimitrios Alexander
  • Dimitrios Nikolaos
  • Dimitrios James
  • Dimitrios Andreas
  • Dimitrios Michael

Ioannis ___

  • Ioannis Nikolaos
  • Ioannis Dimitrios
  • Ioannis Alexandros
  • Ioannis Konstantinos
  • Ioannis Petros

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dimitrios

Sophia Nikolaos Eleni Alexandros Athena

If you choose Ioannis

Nikos Eleni Sophia Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimitrios or Ioannis more popular?

Dimitrios is more popular, ranked #3257 compared to Ioannis at #3376 in the United States.

What do Dimitrios and Ioannis mean?

Dimitrios means "devoted to Demeter" (Greek origin). Ioannis means "God is gracious; Yahweh shows favor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dimitrios and Ioannis boy or girl names?

Dimitrios is primarily a boy name. Ioannis is primarily a boy name.

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