Name comparison
John vs Stephen
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 12.6x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Stephen |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 628,292 |
| Global rank | #4 | #53 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 12,733 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 628,292 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 628k for Stephen - a ratio of about 12.6x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Stephen originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Stephen more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 628,292 for Stephen. That is roughly 12.6x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Stephen?
John originates from Hebrew. Stephen originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Stephen used for the same gender?
Both John and Stephen are predominantly used as male names.
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