Name comparison
John vs Nicholas
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 9.5x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Nicholas |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 832,535 |
| Global rank | #4 | #31 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 9,609 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 832,535 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 833k for Nicholas - a ratio of about 9.5x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Nicholas originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Nicholas more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 832,535 for Nicholas. That is roughly 9.5x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Nicholas?
John originates from Hebrew. Nicholas originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Nicholas used for the same gender?
Both John and Nicholas are predominantly used as male names.
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