Demiri vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Demiri Rank #5,919
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5919 for Demiri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demiri ___

  • Demiri Besian
  • Demiri Artan
  • Demiri Fatmir
  • Demiri Erion
  • Demiri Kujtim
  • Demiri Luan

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 Demiri

Arjeta Besarta Flamur Lirije Burak

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demiri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demiri at #5919 in the United States.

What do Demiri and James mean?

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

Are Demiri and James boy or girl names?

Demiri is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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