Name comparison
John vs Patricia
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 9.7x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Patricia |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 811,799 |
| Global rank | #4 | #35 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 9,855 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Female (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 811,799 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 812k for Patricia - a ratio of about 9.7x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Patricia originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Patricia more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 811,799 for Patricia. That is roughly 9.7x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Patricia?
John originates from Hebrew. Patricia originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Patricia used for the same gender?
John is 99.6% male, while Patricia is 0.3% male.
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