Dimitri vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dimitri

Boy #997 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#997
Total SSA Count
226
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dimi, Mitri, Dima

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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

Dimitri Rank #997
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #997 for Dimitri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dimitri ___

  • Dimitri Alexander
  • Dimitri Nikolai
  • Dimitri Sergei
  • Dimitri Ivan
  • Dimitri Michael
  • Dimitri Andreas

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 Dimitri

Nikolai Alexei Konstantin Anastasia Natasha

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimitri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dimitri at #997 in the United States.

What do Dimitri and James mean?

Dimitri means "follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dimitri and James boy or girl names?

Dimitri is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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