Name comparison
David vs James
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 3.3x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | David | James |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 2,634,551 | 8,807,695 |
| Global rank | #3 | #2 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 3,037 | 1 in 908 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew, English |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.5%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 11 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,634,551 | 2,808,572 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 2.6M for David - a ratio of about 3.3x.
David 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 David or James more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 2,634,551 for David. That is roughly 3.3x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between David and James?
David originates from unknown sources. James originates from Hebrew, English.
Are David and James used for the same gender?
Both David and James are predominantly used as male names.
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