Name comparison
James vs Timothy
James is the more common of the two, with roughly 9.8x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | James | Timothy |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 8,807,695 | 901,537 |
| Global rank | #2 | #28 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 908 | 1 in 8,874 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 11 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,808,572 | 901,537 |
How they differ
James has approximately 8.8M living bearers compared to 902k for Timothy - a ratio of about 9.8x.
James originates from Hebrew (supplanter; from Ya'aqov (Jacob)); English (anglicized form of Iacomus, the Late Latin form of Greek Iakobos). Timothy originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is James or Timothy more popular?
James is more popular worldwide, with approximately 8,807,695 estimated living bearers compared to 901,537 for Timothy. That is roughly 9.8x more bearers of James.
What is the difference in origin between James and Timothy?
James originates from Hebrew, English. Timothy originates from unknown sources.
Are James and Timothy used for the same gender?
Both James and Timothy are predominantly used as male names.
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