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Goodness. I'd have thought that Dietrich and Cormac were worlds apart. I can't see any similarities, actually.

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But, if it concerns you, why not consider Dieter as a full name in its own right? It's easier for non-Germans to pronounce, which might help.

Sorry but all I see is the words "Die" & "Diet".

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I don't understand how Dietrich is close to Cormac. Something I must be missing there? I do find it amusing that you are wondering if two names are "too" similar when you apparently used the same name twice. Litterly.
I'm just saying.

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Rick & Ricky are nice

I don't think they are too close for brothers at all. I know a Dietrich who goes by both Dieter and Dietz. If I was gutsy enough to use a name like Dietrich, I wouldn't wimp out and use a Rick or Ricky nickname. :)

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Do you shorten Cormac's name?

Am I missing something obvious? I don't see even a hair of room for worry that Dietrich and Cormac are too similar.

I don't think Dietrich is too close to Cormac, they sound fine together, especially with your other boys names thrown in.

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I think if I had a Dietrich I'd probably call him Dee.

Cormac is one of my all time favorite names for a boy. I'd use it tomorrow. So glad to hear you got the chance to use it.

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Dietrich is nice, not a personal favorite, but still a strong classic. There's enough different sounds to keep it separate from Cormac under one roof, especially if you will use a nickname. From your list I'd use Dieter. Offering: Dirk. Good luck! :0)