Demarco vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demarco

Boy #3,276 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mark, belonging to Mars"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

American Italian-American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,276
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marco, De, Marc

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Demarco Rank #3,276
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3276 for Demarco.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demarco ___

  • Demarco James
  • Demarco Andre
  • Demarco Louis
  • Demarco Xavier
  • Demarco Anthony
  • Demarco Deon

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 Demarco

Damien Marcus Aaliyah Jasmine Terrell

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demarco or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demarco at #3276 in the United States.

What do Demarco and James mean?

Demarco means "of Mark, belonging to Mars" (Italian/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demarco and James boy or girl names?

Demarco is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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