Demarius vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demarius

Boy #4,684 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior spirit (Mars element)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,684
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
De, Mario, 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

Demarius Rank #4,684
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4684 for Demarius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demarius ___

  • Demarius James
  • Demarius Andre
  • Demarius Lee
  • Demarius Wayne
  • Demarius Deon
  • Demarius Keith

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 Demarius

Darius Jamarius Amari Zaria Malik

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demarius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demarius at #4684 in the United States.

What do Demarius and James mean?

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

Are Demarius and James boy or girl names?

Demarius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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