Name comparison
James vs Jennifer
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 4.9x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Jennifer |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 1,800,000 |
| Global rank | #2 | #14 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 4,444 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | Cornish |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Female (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 1,336,598 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 1.8M for Jennifer - a ratio of about 4.9x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Jennifer originates from Cornish (fair one, white wave).
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Jennifer more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 1,800,000 for Jennifer. That is roughly 4.9x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Jennifer?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Jennifer originates from Cornish.
Are James and Jennifer used for the same gender?
James is 99.5% male, while Jennifer is 0.3% male.
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