Name comparison
James vs Thomas
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 6.3x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 1,399,807 |
| Global rank | #2 | #11 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 5,715 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 1,399,807 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 1.4M for Thomas - a ratio of about 6.3x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Thomas originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Thomas more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 1,399,807 for Thomas. That is roughly 6.3x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Thomas?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Thomas originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Thomas used for the same gender?
Both James and Thomas are predominantly used as male names.
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