Demarcus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Demarcus Rank #2,157
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2157 for Demarcus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demarcus ___

  • Demarcus Anthony
  • Demarcus James
  • Demarcus Lamar
  • Demarcus Keith
  • Demarcus Andre

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 Demarcus

Deshawn Amara Destiny Marcus Jasmine

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demarcus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demarcus at #2157 in the United States.

What do Demarcus and James mean?

Demarcus means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demarcus and James boy or girl names?

Demarcus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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