Carol vs William
Carol
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Free woman
Peak: 1945 (2.26%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Carol | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.01% | 8.05% |
| 1890 | 0.01% | 6.26% |
| 1900 | 0.02% | 5.29% |
| 1910 | 0.04% | 4.24% |
| 1920 | 0.09% | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 0.39% | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 1.84% | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 1.49% | 3.34% |
| 1960 | 0.84% | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 0.28% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 0.06% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 0.04% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 0.02% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is Carol or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Carol peaked in 1945 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Carol and William mean?
Carol means "Free woman" while William means "Resolute protector".