Name comparison
James vs Samuel
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 14.3x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Samuel |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 615,694 |
| Global rank | #2 | #54 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 12,993 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 615,694 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 616k for Samuel - a ratio of about 14.3x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Samuel originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Samuel more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 615,694 for Samuel. That is roughly 14.3x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Samuel?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Samuel originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Samuel used for the same gender?
Both James and Samuel are predominantly used as male names.
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