Andrew vs William
Andrew
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Manly, brave
Peak: 1987 (1.86%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Andrew | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.54% | 8.05% |
| 1890 | 0.48% | 6.26% |
| 1900 | 0.44% | 5.29% |
| 1910 | 0.42% | 4.24% |
| 1920 | 0.37% | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 0.27% | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 0.21% | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 0.27% | 3.34% |
| 1960 | 0.38% | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 0.63% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 1.06% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 1.56% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 1.13% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is Andrew or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Andrew peaked in 1987 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Andrew and William mean?
Andrew means "Manly, brave" while William means "Resolute protector".