Name comparison
James vs Jamie
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 27.1x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Jamie |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 324,897 |
| Global rank | #2 | #146 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 24,623 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Female (75.3%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 324,897 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 325k for Jamie - a ratio of about 27.1x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Jamie originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Jamie more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 324,897 for Jamie. That is roughly 27.1x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Jamie?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Jamie originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Jamie used for the same gender?
James is 99.5% male, while Jamie is 24.7% male.
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