Demitri 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

Demitri Rank #3,870
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3870 for Demitri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demitri ___

  • Demitri Alexander
  • Demitri James
  • Demitri Nicholas
  • Demitri Anton
  • Demitri Luke

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 Demitri

Nikolai Sasha Anastasia Natasha Ivan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demitri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demitri at #3870 in the United States.

What do Demitri and James mean?

Demitri means "earth mother follower" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demitri and James boy or girl names?

Demitri is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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