Name comparison
Donald vs John
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 12.9x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Donald | John |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 611,805 | 7,900,000 |
| Global rank | #55 | #4 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 13,076 | 1 in 1,013 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 2 |
| U.S. bearers | 611,805 | 2,626,987 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 612k for Donald - a ratio of about 12.9x.
Donald originates from unknown origins. John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God').
Frequently asked questions
Is Donald or John more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 611,805 for Donald. That is roughly 12.9x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between Donald and John?
Donald originates from unknown sources. John originates from Hebrew.
Are Donald and John used for the same gender?
Both Donald and John are predominantly used as male names.
Compare another pair of names
Try a first name or "First Last".