Catherine vs William
Catherine
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pure
Peak: 1914 (0.83%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Catherine | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.70% | 8.05% |
| 1890 | 0.61% | 6.26% |
| 1900 | 0.65% | 5.29% |
| 1910 | 0.75% | 4.24% |
| 1920 | 0.71% | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 0.54% | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 0.39% | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 0.55% | 3.34% |
| 1960 | 0.46% | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 0.33% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 0.23% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 0.24% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 0.19% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is Catherine or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Catherine peaked in 1914 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Catherine and William mean?
Catherine means "Pure" while William means "Resolute protector".