Demetri vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetri

Boy #2,565 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of the earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,565
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dee, Tri

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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

Demetri Rank #2,565
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2565 for Demetri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetri ___

  • Demetri James
  • Demetri Alexander
  • Demetri Michael
  • Demetri Nikolai
  • Demetri Theodore
  • Demetri Sebastian

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 Demetri

Anastasia Nikolai Tatiana Alexei Sophia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demetri at #2565 in the United States.

What do Demetri and James mean?

Demetri means "lover of the earth" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demetri and James boy or girl names?

Demetri is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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