Name comparison
James vs Stephen
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 14.0x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Stephen |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 628,292 |
| Global rank | #2 | #53 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 12,733 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 628,292 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 628k for Stephen - a ratio of about 14.0x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Stephen originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Stephen more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 628,292 for Stephen. That is roughly 14.0x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Stephen?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Stephen originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Stephen used for the same gender?
Both James and Stephen are predominantly used as male names.
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