Demeter vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demeter

Boy #32,412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"earth mother"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Hellenistic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,412
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dem, Demi

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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

Demeter Rank #32,412
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32412 for Demeter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demeter ___

  • Demeter James
  • Demeter Alexander
  • Demeter Paul
  • Demeter Leo
  • Demeter Cruz
  • Demeter Felix

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 Demeter

Persephone Apollo Athena Helios Iris

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demeter or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demeter at #32412 in the United States.

What do Demeter and James mean?

Demeter means "earth mother" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demeter and James boy or girl names?

Demeter is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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