Name comparison
James vs Richard
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 6.4x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Richard |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 1,371,129 |
| Global rank | #2 | #12 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 5,835 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 1,371,129 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 1.4M for Richard - a ratio of about 6.4x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Richard originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Richard more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 1,371,129 for Richard. That is roughly 6.4x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Richard?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Richard originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Richard used for the same gender?
Both James and Richard are predominantly used as male names.
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