Name comparison
James vs Jonathan
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 10.9x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Jonathan |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 809,013 |
| Global rank | #2 | #36 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 9,889 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 809,013 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 809k for Jonathan - a ratio of about 10.9x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Jonathan originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Jonathan more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 809,013 for Jonathan. That is roughly 10.9x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Jonathan?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Jonathan originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Jonathan used for the same gender?
Both James and Jonathan are predominantly used as male names.
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