Demetria vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetria

Girl #5,370 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Demeter"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern European Russian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,370
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Demi, Tria

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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

Demetria Rank #5,370
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5370 for Demetria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetria ___

  • Demetria Rose
  • Demetria Grace
  • Demetria Ann
  • Demetria Marie
  • Demetria Jean
  • Demetria Sofia

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetria or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demetria at #5370 in the United States.

What do Demetria and James mean?

Demetria means "follower of Demeter" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demetria and James boy or girl names?

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

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