Name comparison
John vs Lisa
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 9.6x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Lisa |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 818,953 |
| Global rank | #4 | #33 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 9,769 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Female (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 818,953 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 819k for Lisa - a ratio of about 9.6x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Lisa originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Lisa more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 818,953 for Lisa. That is roughly 9.6x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Lisa?
John originates from Hebrew. Lisa originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Lisa used for the same gender?
John is 99.6% male, while Lisa is 0.3% male.
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