Name comparison
Daniel vs James
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 5.5x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Daniel | James |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 1,601,643 | 8,807,695 |
| Global rank | #9 | #2 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 4,995 | 1 in 908 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew, English |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.5%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 11 |
| U.S. bearers | 1,601,643 | 2,808,572 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 1.6M for Daniel - a ratio of about 5.5x.
Daniel originates from unknown origins. James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos).
Frequently asked questions
Is Daniel or James more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 1,601,643 for Daniel. That is roughly 5.5x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between Daniel and James?
Daniel originates from unknown sources. James originates from Hebrew, English.
Are Daniel and James used for the same gender?
Both Daniel and James are predominantly used as male names.
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