Name comparison
Donald vs James
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 14.4x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Donald | James |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 611,805 | 8,807,695 |
| Global rank | #55 | #2 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 13,076 | 1 in 908 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew, English |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.5%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 11 |
| U.S. bearers | 611,805 | 2,808,572 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 612k for Donald - a ratio of about 14.4x.
Donald 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 Donald or James more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 611,805 for Donald. That is roughly 14.4x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between Donald and James?
Donald originates from unknown sources. James originates from Hebrew, English.
Are Donald and James used for the same gender?
Both Donald and James are predominantly used as male names.
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