Demir vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demir

Boy #1,716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"iron"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Bosnian Macedonian Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,716
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dem

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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

Demir Rank #1,716
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1716 for Demir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demir ___

  • Demir Ali
  • Demir Can
  • Demir Han
  • Demir Efe
  • Demir Kaan
  • Demir Yusuf

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 Demir

Aylin Kaan Lara Arda Deniz

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demir or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demir at #1716 in the United States.

What do Demir and James mean?

Demir means "iron" (Turkish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demir and James boy or girl names?

Demir is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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