Dmitri vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

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

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Nikolai Ivan Alexei Natasha Katya

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dmitri or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dmitri at #3650 in the United States.

What do Dmitri and Theodore mean?

Dmitri means "devoted to Demeter" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dmitri and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dmitri is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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