Name comparison
John vs Ryan
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 8.4x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Ryan |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 939,755 |
| Global rank | #4 | #26 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 8,513 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (97.2%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 939,755 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 940k for Ryan - a ratio of about 8.4x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Ryan originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Ryan more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 939,755 for Ryan. That is roughly 8.4x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Ryan?
John originates from Hebrew. Ryan originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Ryan used for the same gender?
Both John and Ryan are predominantly used as male names.
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