Name comparison
John vs William
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 3.8x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | William |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 2,095,404 |
| Global rank | #4 | #6 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 3,818 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 2,095,404 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 2.1M for William - a ratio of about 3.8x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). William originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or William more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 2,095,404 for William. That is roughly 3.8x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and William?
John originates from Hebrew. William originates from unknown sources.
Are John and William used for the same gender?
Both John and William are predominantly used as male names.
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