Brenda vs William
Brenda
Gender: boy
Origin: Norse
Meaning: Sword
Peak: 1950 (1.18%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Brenda | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | - | 8.05% |
| 1890 | - | 6.26% |
| 1900 | - | 5.29% |
| 1910 | - | 4.24% |
| 1920 | - | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 0.01% | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 0.46% | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 1.18% | 3.34% |
| 1960 | 1.15% | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 0.46% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 0.15% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 0.13% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 0.10% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is Brenda or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Brenda peaked in 1950 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Brenda and William mean?
Brenda means "Sword" while William means "Resolute protector".