What does Dimitri mean?
Dimitri honours Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and earth.
What does Evander mean?
Evander means “good man” in Greek.
Dimitri vs Evander
Which is more popular?
Evander is more popular than Dimitri today: about 389 US babies were given the name Evander in 2025, compared with 195 named Dimitri.
| Dimitri | Evander | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Follower of Demeter | Good man |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | dih-MEE-tree | ee-VAN-der |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1917 | 1888 |
| Peak year | 1992 (401) | 2025 (389) |
| In 2025 | 195 | 389 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Dimitri
Evander
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Dimitri | Evander |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,248 | 1,870 |
| 2010s | 2,111 | 1,108 |
| 2000s | 1,985 | 309 |
| 1990s | 2,506 | 400 |
| 1980s | 679 | 95 |
| 1970s | 457 | 28 |
| 1960s | 321 | 44 |
| 1950s | 147 | 72 |
| 1940s | 72 | 54 |
| 1930s | 38 | 54 |
| 1920s | 18 | 83 |
| 1910s | 12 | 66 |
| 1890s | 0 | 12 |
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dimitri or Evander more popular?
Evander is more popular than Dimitri today: about 389 US babies were given the name Evander in 2025, compared with 195 named Dimitri.
What is the difference between Dimitri and Evander?
Dimitri means Follower of Demeter (Greek origin), while Evander means Good man (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Dimitri or Evander?
In US records, Dimitri first appears in 1917 and Evander in 1888, so Evander has the longer recorded history.