Dieter - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Dieter \di(e)-ter\ 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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Dieter. Click here to compare Dieter with related baby names.