Name comparison
Eric vs John
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 10.0x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Eric | John |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 791,254 | 7,900,000 |
| Global rank | #37 | #4 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 10,111 | 1 in 1,013 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 2 |
| U.S. bearers | 791,254 | 2,626,987 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 791k for Eric - a ratio of about 10.0x.
Eric originates from unknown origins. John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God').
Frequently asked questions
Is Eric or John more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 791,254 for Eric. That is roughly 10.0x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between Eric and John?
Eric originates from unknown sources. John originates from Hebrew.
Are Eric and John used for the same gender?
Both Eric and John are predominantly used as male names.
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