Name comparison
John vs Joshua
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 6.7x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Joshua |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 1,186,043 |
| Global rank | #4 | #16 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 6,745 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 1,186,043 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 1.2M for Joshua - a ratio of about 6.7x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Joshua originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Joshua more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 1,186,043 for Joshua. That is roughly 6.7x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Joshua?
John originates from Hebrew. Joshua originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Joshua used for the same gender?
Both John and Joshua are predominantly used as male names.
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