Name comparison
James vs Nicholas
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 10.6x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Nicholas |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 832,535 |
| Global rank | #2 | #31 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 9,609 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 832,535 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 833k for Nicholas - a ratio of about 10.6x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Nicholas originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Nicholas more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 832,535 for Nicholas. That is roughly 10.6x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Nicholas?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Nicholas originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Nicholas used for the same gender?
Both James and Nicholas are predominantly used as male names.
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