Name comparison
John vs Thomas
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 5.6x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 1,399,807 |
| Global rank | #4 | #11 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 5,715 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 1,399,807 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 1.4M for Thomas - a ratio of about 5.6x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Thomas originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Thomas more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 1,399,807 for Thomas. That is roughly 5.6x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Thomas?
John originates from Hebrew. Thomas originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Thomas used for the same gender?
Both John and Thomas are predominantly used as male names.
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