Name comparison
James vs Jessica
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 8.9x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Jessica |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 988,378 |
| Global rank | #2 | #24 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 8,094 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Female (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 988,378 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 988k for Jessica - a ratio of about 8.9x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Jessica originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Jessica more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 988,378 for Jessica. That is roughly 8.9x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Jessica?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Jessica originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Jessica used for the same gender?
James is 99.5% male, while Jessica is 0.3% male.
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