Dermot 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

Dermot Rank #11,285
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11285 for Dermot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dermot ___

  • Dermot Dermot Patrick
  • Dermot Dermot James
  • Dermot Dermot Cian
  • Dermot Dermot Sean

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 Dermot

Ciara Oisin Saoirse Finn Aoife

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dermot or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dermot at #11285 in the United States.

What do Dermot and James mean?

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

Are Dermot and James boy or girl names?

Dermot is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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