Demauri vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demauri

Boy #4,485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Moorish people"

Origin: Latin Maurus via French De-

Cultural Roots

African American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,485
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
De, Dee, Mauri

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Demauri Rank #4,485
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4485 for Demauri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demauri ___

  • Demauri James
  • Demauri Andre
  • Demauri Malik
  • Demauri Xavier
  • Demauri Anthony
  • Demauri Dion

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 Demauri

Damari Demarco Amari Zaire Jasmine

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demauri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demauri at #4485 in the United States.

What do Demauri and James mean?

Demauri means "of the Moorish people" (Latin Maurus via French De- origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demauri and James boy or girl names?

Demauri is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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