Name comparison
Jacob vs John
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 8.6x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Jacob | John |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 917,124 | 7,900,000 |
| Global rank | #27 | #4 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 8,723 | 1 in 1,013 |
| Origin | n/a | Hebrew |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.8%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 2 |
| U.S. bearers | 917,124 | 2,626,987 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 917k for Jacob - a ratio of about 8.6x.
Jacob originates from unknown origins. John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God').
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacob or John more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 917,124 for Jacob. That is roughly 8.6x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between Jacob and John?
Jacob originates from unknown sources. John originates from Hebrew.
Are Jacob and John used for the same gender?
Both Jacob and John are predominantly used as male names.
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