Name comparison
John vs Steven
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 7.6x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Steven |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 1,035,603 |
| Global rank | #4 | #22 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 7,725 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 1,035,603 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 1.0M for Steven - a ratio of about 7.6x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Steven originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Steven more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 1,035,603 for Steven. That is roughly 7.6x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Steven?
John originates from Hebrew. Steven originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Steven used for the same gender?
Both John and Steven are predominantly used as male names.
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