Name comparison
Joshua vs Samuel
Joshua is the more common of the two, with roughly 1.9x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Joshua | Samuel |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 1,186,043 | 615,694 |
| Global rank | #16 | #54 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 6,745 | 1 in 12,993 |
| Origin | n/a | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 1,186,043 | 615,694 |
How they differ
Joshua has approximately 1.2M living bearers compared to 616k for Samuel - a ratio of about 1.9x.
Joshua originates from unknown origins. Samuel originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is Joshua or Samuel more popular?
Joshua is more popular worldwide, with approximately 1,186,043 estimated living bearers compared to 615,694 for Samuel. That is roughly 1.9x more bearers of Joshua.
What is the difference in origin between Joshua and Samuel?
Joshua originates from unknown sources. Samuel originates from unknown sources.
Are Joshua and Samuel used for the same gender?
Both Joshua and Samuel are predominantly used as male names.
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