Name comparison
John vs Samuel
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 12.8x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Samuel |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 615,694 |
| Global rank | #4 | #54 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 12,993 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 615,694 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 616k for Samuel - a ratio of about 12.8x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Samuel originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Samuel more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 615,694 for Samuel. That is roughly 12.8x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Samuel?
John originates from Hebrew. Samuel originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Samuel used for the same gender?
Both John and Samuel are predominantly used as male names.
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