Demario vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demario

Boy #3,368 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of Mario"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,368
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mario, De, Rio

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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

Demario Rank #3,368
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3368 for Demario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demario ___

  • Demario Antonio
  • Demario James
  • Demario Marcus
  • Demario Ramon
  • Demario Victor
  • Demario 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 Demario

Darnell Damien Mario Rosario Tanisha

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demario or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demario at #3368 in the United States.

What do Demario and James mean?

Demario means "of the sea, of Mario" (Latin/Italian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demario and James boy or girl names?

Demario is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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