Dmitri vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dmitri

Boy #3,650 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,650
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dima, Mitya

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dmitri Rank #3,650
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3650 for Dmitri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dmitri ___

  • Dmitri Alexander
  • Dmitri Nikolai
  • Dmitri Ivan
  • Dmitri Alexei
  • Dmitri Sergei
  • Dmitri Pavel

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 Dmitri

Nikolai Ivan Alexei Natasha Katya

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dmitri or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Dmitri at #3650 in the United States.

What do Dmitri and Liam mean?

Dmitri means "devoted to Demeter" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Dmitri and Liam boy or girl names?

Dmitri is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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