James vs John
James
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter
Peak: 1944 (5.54%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | James | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 5.01% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 4.26% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 4.47% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 4.41% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 4.35% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 4.78% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 5.27% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 4.73% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 3.55% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 3.24% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 2.12% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 1.50% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.86% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is James or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. James peaked in 1944 while John peaked in 1880.
What do James and John mean?
James means "Supplanter" while John means "God is gracious".