Name comparison
James vs Joshua
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 7.4x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Joshua |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 1,186,043 |
| Global rank | #2 | #16 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 6,745 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 1,186,043 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 1.2M for Joshua - a ratio of about 7.4x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Joshua originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Joshua more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 1,186,043 for Joshua. That is roughly 7.4x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Joshua?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Joshua originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Joshua used for the same gender?
Both James and Joshua are predominantly used as male names.
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