Demari vs Jamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Jamar

Boy #1,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,664
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Demari Rank #1,528
Jamar Rank #1,664

Demari is more popular, ranked #1528 vs #1664 for Jamar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demari ___

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

Jamar ___

  • Jamar Lee
  • Jamar James
  • Jamar Andre
  • Jamar Deshawn
  • Jamar Anthony
  • Jamar Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demari

Amari Malachi Zion Imani Nadia

If you choose Jamar

Jamal Amari Nasir Imani Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demari or Jamar more popular?

Demari is more popular, ranked #1528 compared to Jamar at #1664 in the United States.

What do Demari and Jamar mean?

Demari means "of the sea (possible etymology)" (Greek/American origin). Jamar means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Demari and Jamar boy or girl names?

Demari is primarily a boy name. Jamar is primarily a boy name.

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