Name comparison
James vs Rebecca
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 14.7x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Rebecca |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 600,583 |
| Global rank | #2 | #59 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 13,320 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Female (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 600,583 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 601k for Rebecca - a ratio of about 14.7x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Rebecca originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Rebecca more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 600,583 for Rebecca. That is roughly 14.7x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Rebecca?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Rebecca originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Rebecca used for the same gender?
James is 99.5% male, while Rebecca is 0.3% male.
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