Name comparison
James vs Joseph
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 5.4x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Joseph |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 1,639,818 |
| Global rank | #2 | #8 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 4,879 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 1,639,818 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 1.6M for Joseph - a ratio of about 5.4x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Joseph originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Joseph more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 1,639,818 for Joseph. That is roughly 5.4x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Joseph?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Joseph originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Joseph used for the same gender?
Both James and Joseph are predominantly used as male names.
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