Demaine vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demaine

Boy #21,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the domain, lord's estate"

Origin: Old French demaine from Latin dominium

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,391
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
De, Maine, Demi

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Demaine Rank #21,391
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21391 for Demaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demaine ___

  • Demaine Andre
  • Demaine James
  • Demaine Louis
  • Demaine Rene
  • Demaine Xavier

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demaine

Renaud Pascal Lucien Simone Noelle

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demaine or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demaine at #21391 in the United States.

What do Demaine and James mean?

Demaine means "of the domain, lord's estate" (Old French demaine from Latin dominium origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demaine and James boy or girl names?

Demaine is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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