Name comparison
John vs Jonathan
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 9.8x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Jonathan |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 809,013 |
| Global rank | #4 | #36 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 9,889 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 809,013 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 809k for Jonathan - a ratio of about 9.8x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Jonathan originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Jonathan more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 809,013 for Jonathan. That is roughly 9.8x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Jonathan?
John originates from Hebrew. Jonathan originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Jonathan used for the same gender?
Both John and Jonathan are predominantly used as male names.
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