Arnold vs Demari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English American Flemish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,694
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arnie, Arno

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Demari

Boy #1,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea (possible etymology)"

Origin: Greek/American

Cultural Roots

African American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,528
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Demi, Mari, Dee

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Popularity Comparison

Arnold Rank #1,694
Demari Rank #1,528

Demari is more popular, ranked #1528 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arnold ___

  • Arnold James
  • Arnold Lee
  • Arnold Scott
  • Arnold Paul
  • Arnold Henry

Demari ___

  • Demari James
  • Demari Antonio
  • Demari Lee
  • Demari Michael
  • Demari Xavier
  • Demari Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arnold

Gerald Harold Donna Linda Ronald

If you choose Demari

Amari Malachi Zion Imani Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnold or Demari more popular?

Demari is more popular, ranked #1528 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Demari mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Demari means "of the sea (possible etymology)" (Greek/American origin).

Are Arnold and Demari boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Demari is primarily a boy name.

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