Demian vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demian

Boy #2,348 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"connected to Damia, goddess of the harvest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Russian Eastern European Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,348
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dem

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Demian Rank #2,348
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2348 for Demian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demian ___

  • Demian Alexander
  • Demian Matthias
  • Demian Felix
  • Demian Ernst
  • Demian Ludwig
  • Demian Sebastian

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 Demian

Sinclair Emil Hesse Franz Clara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demian or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demian at #2348 in the United States.

What do Demian and James mean?

Demian means "connected to Damia, goddess of the harvest" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demian and James boy or girl names?

Demian is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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