Demarion vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demarion

Boy #2,409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of Marion, son of Marion"

Origin: American/French

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,409
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
De, Mario, Marion

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Demarion Rank #2,409
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2409 for Demarion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demarion ___

  • Demarion James
  • Demarion Lee
  • Demarion Anthony
  • Demarion Xavier
  • Demarion Lamar

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 Demarion

Deshawn Darius Jasmine Brianna Kamari

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demarion or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demarion at #2409 in the United States.

What do Demarion and James mean?

Demarion means "of Marion, son of Marion" (American/French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demarion and James boy or girl names?

Demarion is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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