Dimas
Meaningthe good thief at Calvary · Greek
Dimas is a Mexican boy name meaning “the good thief at Calvary”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationDimas peaked in 1965, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Dimas you'd meet today is about 60 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Dimass too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Dimas would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 85,470 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryDimas first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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About the name Dimas
Dimas is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “the good thief at Calvary”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Dimas
What does the name Dimas mean?
Dimas means “the good thief at Calvary” and comes from Greek.
What is the origin of the name Dimas?
Dimas is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Dimas a boy or girl name?
Dimas is a boy name. In 2025, 20 US boys were named Dimas.
How popular is the name Dimas?
Dimas ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1965, when it reached #1,595. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,204 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Dimas?
Dimas is a Mexican boy name meaning “the good thief at Calvary”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.