Name comparison
John vs Richard
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 5.8x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Richard |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 1,371,129 |
| Global rank | #4 | #12 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 5,835 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 1,371,129 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 1.4M for Richard - a ratio of about 5.8x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Richard originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Richard more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 1,371,129 for Richard. That is roughly 5.8x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Richard?
John originates from Hebrew. Richard originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Richard used for the same gender?
Both John and Richard are predominantly used as male names.
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