Demari vs James

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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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

Demari Rank #1,528
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1528 for Demari.

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

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 Demari

Amari Malachi Zion Imani Nadia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demari or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demari at #1528 in the United States.

What do Demari and James mean?

Demari means "of the sea (possible etymology)" (Greek/American origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demari and James boy or girl names?

Demari is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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