Demetrious vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetrious

Boy #5,642 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern European Christian Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,642
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, D, Tre

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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

Demetrious Rank #5,642
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5642 for Demetrious.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrious ___

  • Demetrious James
  • Demetrious Anthony
  • Demetrious Ray
  • Demetrious Michael
  • Demetrious Lee
  • Demetrious Paul

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 Demetrious

Theodora Alexander Nikolai Anastasia Leonidas

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrious or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demetrious at #5642 in the United States.

What do Demetrious and James mean?

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

Are Demetrious and James boy or girl names?

Demetrious is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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