Demetrius vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetrius

Boy #1,041 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"earth-lover"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian African American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,041
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dem, Trey

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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

Demetrius Rank #1,041
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1041 for Demetrius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrius ___

  • Demetrius James
  • Demetrius Lamar
  • Demetrius Andre
  • Demetrius Antoine
  • Demetrius Wayne
  • Demetrius Alexander

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Demetrius

Marcus Dominic Titus Seraphina Octavia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demetrius at #1041 in the United States.

What do Demetrius and James mean?

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

Are Demetrius and James boy or girl names?

Demetrius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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