Name comparison
Barbara vs John
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 12.9x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Barbara | John |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 611,461 | 7,900,000 |
| Global rank | #57 | #4 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 13,083 | 1 in 1,013 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew |
| Predominant gender | Female (99.7%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 2 |
| U.S. bearers | 611,461 | 2,626,987 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 611k for Barbara - a ratio of about 12.9x.
Barbara originates from unknown origins. John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God').
Frequently asked questions
Is Barbara or John more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 611,461 for Barbara. That is roughly 12.9x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between Barbara and John?
Barbara originates from unknown sources. John originates from Hebrew.
Are Barbara and John used for the same gender?
Barbara is 0.3% male, while John is 99.6% male.
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