Dimitrios 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

Dimitrios Rank #3,257
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3257 for Dimitrios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dimitrios ___

  • Dimitrios Alexander
  • Dimitrios Nikolaos
  • Dimitrios James
  • Dimitrios Andreas
  • Dimitrios Michael

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 Dimitrios

Sophia Nikolaos Eleni Alexandros Athena

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimitrios or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dimitrios at #3257 in the United States.

What do Dimitrios and James mean?

Dimitrios means "devoted to Demeter" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dimitrios and James boy or girl names?

Dimitrios is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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