David vs William
David
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved
Peak: 1955 (4.13%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | David | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.73% | 8.05% |
| 1890 | 0.61% | 6.26% |
| 1900 | 0.55% | 5.29% |
| 1910 | 0.60% | 4.24% |
| 1920 | 0.68% | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 1.09% | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 2.33% | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 3.34% | 3.34% |
| 1960 | 3.97% | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 3.24% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 2.26% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 1.57% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 0.95% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is David or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. David peaked in 1955 while William peaked in 1880.
What do David and William mean?
David means "Beloved" while William means "Resolute protector".