Name comparison
Jennifer vs Mary
Mary is the more common of the two, with roughly 3.4x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Jennifer | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 1,800,000 | 6,200,000 |
| Global rank | #14 | #13 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 4,444 | 1 in 1,290 |
| Origin | Cornish | Hebrew |
| Predominant gender | Female (99.7%) | Female (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 2 |
| U.S. bearers | 1,336,598 | 1,355,849 |
How they differ
Mary has approximately 6.2M living bearers compared to 1.8M for Jennifer - a ratio of about 3.4x.
Jennifer originates from Cornish (fair one, white wave). Mary originates from Hebrew (from Miriam; possibly 'beloved' or 'wished-for child').
Frequently asked questions
Is Jennifer or Mary more popular?
Mary is more popular worldwide, with approximately 6,200,000 estimated living bearers compared to 1,800,000 for Jennifer. That is roughly 3.4x more bearers of Mary.
What is the difference in origin between Jennifer and Mary?
Jennifer originates from Cornish. Mary originates from Hebrew.
Are Jennifer and Mary used for the same gender?
Both Jennifer and Mary are predominantly used as female names.
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