Dmitry vs Nicholai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dmitry

Boy #5,493 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,493
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dima, Mitya, Dimi

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Nicholai

Boy #5,610 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Scandinavian Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,610
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nick, Nico, Niko

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Popularity Comparison

Dmitry Rank #5,493
Nicholai Rank #5,610

Dmitry is more popular, ranked #5493 vs #5610 for Nicholai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dmitry ___

  • Dmitry Alexander
  • Dmitry Ivan
  • Dmitry Nikolai
  • Dmitry Viktor
  • Dmitry Sergei
  • Dmitry Michael

Nicholai ___

  • Nicholai James
  • Nicholai Alexander
  • Nicholai William
  • Nicholai Ivan
  • Nicholai Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dmitry

Natasha Olga Igor Nikolai Katerina

If you choose Nicholai

Aleksei Natasha Dmitri Katarina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dmitry or Nicholai more popular?

Dmitry is more popular, ranked #5493 compared to Nicholai at #5610 in the United States.

What do Dmitry and Nicholai mean?

Dmitry means "devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest" (Greek origin). Nicholai means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Dmitry and Nicholai boy or girl names?

Dmitry is primarily a boy name. Nicholai is primarily a boy name.

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