Name comparison
James vs Kenneth
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 11.8x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Kenneth |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 748,331 |
| Global rank | #2 | #41 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 10,690 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 748,331 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 748k for Kenneth - a ratio of about 11.8x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Kenneth originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Kenneth more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 748,331 for Kenneth. That is roughly 11.8x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Kenneth?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Kenneth originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Kenneth used for the same gender?
Both James and Kenneth are predominantly used as male names.
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