Dmitri vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dmitri

Boy #3,650 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,650
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dima, Mitya

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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

Dmitri Rank #3,650
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3650 for Dmitri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dmitri ___

  • Dmitri Alexander
  • Dmitri Nikolai
  • Dmitri Ivan
  • Dmitri Alexei
  • Dmitri Sergei
  • Dmitri Pavel

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 Dmitri

Nikolai Ivan Alexei Natasha Katya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dmitri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dmitri at #3650 in the United States.

What do Dmitri and James mean?

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

Are Dmitri and James boy or girl names?

Dmitri is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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