Dmitri vs Nikolaus

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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Popularity Comparison

Dmitri Rank #3,650
Nikolaus Rank #3,713

Dmitri is more popular, ranked #3650 vs #3713 for Nikolaus.

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

Nikolaus ___

  • Nikolaus Friedrich
  • Nikolaus Johann
  • Nikolaus Alexander
  • Nikolaus Ernst
  • Nikolaus Werner
  • Nikolaus Peter

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Nikolai Ivan Alexei Natasha Katya

If you choose Nikolaus

Maximilian Katharina Ludwig Elisabeth Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dmitri or Nikolaus more popular?

Dmitri is more popular, ranked #3650 compared to Nikolaus at #3713 in the United States.

What do Dmitri and Nikolaus mean?

Dmitri means "devoted to Demeter" (Greek origin). Nikolaus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Dmitri and Nikolaus boy or girl names?

Dmitri is primarily a boy name. Nikolaus is primarily a boy name.

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