Name comparison
James vs Melissa
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 12.8x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Melissa |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 688,421 |
| Global rank | #2 | #49 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 11,621 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Female (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 688,421 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 688k for Melissa - a ratio of about 12.8x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Melissa originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Melissa more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 688,421 for Melissa. That is roughly 12.8x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Melissa?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Melissa originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Melissa used for the same gender?
James is 99.5% male, while Melissa is 0.3% male.
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