Dieter - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Dieter \

is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "army of the people". Popular in Germany.

For more information, see also related names Dedrick and Theodoric.

Baby names that sound like Dieter are Didier, Deodar and Tedor. Other similar baby names are Pieter, Deker, Dizier, Peter and Ritter.

Dieter is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#10925 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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