Name comparison
John vs Susan
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 10.7x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Susan |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 737,121 |
| Global rank | #4 | #43 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 10,853 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Female (99.8%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 737,121 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 737k for Susan - a ratio of about 10.7x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Susan originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Susan more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 737,121 for Susan. That is roughly 10.7x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Susan?
John originates from Hebrew. Susan originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Susan used for the same gender?
John is 99.6% male, while Susan is 0.2% male.
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