Name comparison
John vs Timothy
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 8.8x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Timothy |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 901,537 |
| Global rank | #4 | #28 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 8,874 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 901,537 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 902k for Timothy - a ratio of about 8.8x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Timothy originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Timothy more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 901,537 for Timothy. That is roughly 8.8x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Timothy?
John originates from Hebrew. Timothy originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Timothy used for the same gender?
Both John and Timothy are predominantly used as male names.
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