Demetrio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetrio

Boy #4,221 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, follower of the earth goddess"

Origin: Greek Demetrios

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,221
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demmy, Trio, Metri

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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

Demetrio Rank #4,221
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4221 for Demetrio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrio ___

  • Demetrio Antonio
  • Demetrio Carlos
  • Demetrio Felipe
  • Demetrio Jose
  • Demetrio Miguel
  • Demetrio Alejandro

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 Demetrio

Lorenzo Valentino Celestino Adriana Valentina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demetrio at #4221 in the United States.

What do Demetrio and James mean?

Demetrio means "devoted to Demeter, follower of the earth goddess" (Greek Demetrios origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demetrio and James boy or girl names?

Demetrio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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