Demetres vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetres

Girl #34,375 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"earth mother, devotee of Demeter"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Georgian Ethiopian Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,375
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Deme, Meti

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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

Demetres Rank #34,375
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34375 for Demetres.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetres ___

  • Demetres Maria
  • Demetres Eleni
  • Demetres Sofia
  • Demetres Anastasia
  • Demetres Irene

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 Demetres

Persephone Alexios Nikolaos Calliope

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetres or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demetres at #34375 in the United States.

What do Demetres and James mean?

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

Are Demetres and James boy or girl names?

Demetres is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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