Dmitry vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dmitry

Boy #5,493 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,493
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dima, Mitya, Dimi

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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

Dmitry Rank #5,493
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5493 for Dmitry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dmitry ___

  • Dmitry Alexander
  • Dmitry Ivan
  • Dmitry Nikolai
  • Dmitry Viktor
  • Dmitry Sergei
  • Dmitry 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 Dmitry

Natasha Olga Igor Nikolai Katerina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dmitry or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dmitry at #5493 in the United States.

What do Dmitry and James mean?

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

Are Dmitry and James boy or girl names?

Dmitry is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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