Dmitry vs Nikodem

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nikodem

Boy #5,452 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,452
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Niko, Nik, Demi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dmitry Rank #5,493
Nikodem Rank #5,452

Nikodem is more popular, ranked #5452 vs #5493 for Dmitry.

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

Nikodem ___

  • Nikodem Jan
  • Nikodem Piotr
  • Nikodem Marek
  • Nikodem Aleksander
  • Nikodem Tomasz
  • Nikodem Jakub

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dmitry

Natasha Olga Igor Nikolai Katerina

If you choose Nikodem

Zofia Agnieszka Kacper Wojciech Marta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dmitry or Nikodem more popular?

Nikodem is more popular, ranked #5452 compared to Dmitry at #5493 in the United States.

What do Dmitry and Nikodem mean?

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

Are Dmitry and Nikodem boy or girl names?

Dmitry is primarily a boy name. Nikodem is primarily a boy name.

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