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Dewey vs William

Dewey
Gender: boy
Peak: 1898 (0.84%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)

Popularity Comparison

YearDeweyWilliam
1880-8.05%
18900.01%6.26%
19000.21%5.29%
19100.04%4.24%
19200.06%4.56%
19300.06%4.19%
19400.05%3.78%
19500.02%3.34%
19600.01%2.28%
19700.01%2.04%
19800.01%1.38%
1990-1.16%
2000-0.99%

FAQ

Is Dewey or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Dewey peaked in 1898 while William peaked in 1880.