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Alexander vs William

Alexander
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of the people
Peak: 1993 (0.99%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)

Popularity Comparison

YearAlexanderWilliam
18800.18%8.05%
18900.17%6.26%
19000.16%5.29%
19100.16%4.24%
19200.13%4.56%
19300.08%4.19%
19400.06%3.78%
19500.06%3.34%
19600.06%2.28%
19700.13%2.04%
19800.18%1.38%
19900.75%1.16%
20000.83%0.99%

FAQ

Is Alexander or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Alexander peaked in 1993 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Alexander and William mean?
Alexander means "Defender of the people" while William means "Resolute protector".