Name comparison
Elizabeth vs James
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 8.4x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Elizabeth | James |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 1,048,470 | 8,807,695 |
| Global rank | #20 | #2 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 7,630 | 1 in 908 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew, English |
| Predominant gender | Female (99.7%) | Male (99.5%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 11 |
| U.S. bearers | 1,048,470 | 2,808,572 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 1.0M for Elizabeth - a ratio of about 8.4x.
Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth or James more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 1,048,470 for Elizabeth. That is roughly 8.4x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between Elizabeth and James?
Elizabeth originates from unknown sources. James originates from Hebrew, English.
Are Elizabeth and James used for the same gender?
Elizabeth is 0.3% male, while James is 99.5% male.
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