Dmitry vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Dmitry Rank #5,493
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Natasha Olga Igor Nikolai Katerina

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dmitry or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dmitry at #5493 in the United States.

What do Dmitry and Theodore mean?

Dmitry means "devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dmitry and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dmitry is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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