Demetrios vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetrios

Boy #5,853 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern Orthodox Cypriot Greek American Byzantine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,853
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dimitri, Demi, Trios

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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

Demetrios Rank #5,853
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5853 for Demetrios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrios ___

  • Demetrios Alexander
  • Demetrios Christos
  • Demetrios Nikolaos
  • Demetrios Andreas
  • Demetrios Leonidas
  • Demetrios Konstantinos

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 Demetrios

Alexandros Nikolaos Konstantinos Eleni Zoe

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrios or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demetrios at #5853 in the United States.

What do Demetrios and James mean?

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

Are Demetrios and James boy or girl names?

Demetrios is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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