Demond vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demond

Boy #6,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from South Munster (Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

African-American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,159
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dem, Dez

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

Demond Rank #6,159
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6159 for Demond.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demond ___

  • Demond James
  • Demond Marcus
  • Demond Andre
  • Demond Xavier
  • Demond Anthony

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Marquis Layla Trevon Jasmine Kelvin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demond or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Demond at #6159 in the United States.

What do Demond and James mean?

Demond means "man from South Munster (Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Demond and James boy or girl names?

Demond is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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