Name comparison
John vs Sarah
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 9.4x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Sarah |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 844,346 |
| Global rank | #4 | #29 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 9,475 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Female (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 844,346 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 844k for Sarah - a ratio of about 9.4x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Sarah originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Sarah more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 844,346 for Sarah. That is roughly 9.4x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Sarah?
John originates from Hebrew. Sarah originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Sarah used for the same gender?
John is 99.6% male, while Sarah is 0.3% male.
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