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Ethel vs William

Ethel
Gender: boy
Peak: 1894 (1.39%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)

Popularity Comparison

YearEthelWilliam
18800.65%8.05%
18901.35%6.26%
19001.23%5.29%
19100.99%4.24%
19200.63%4.56%
19300.35%4.19%
19400.20%3.78%
19500.09%3.34%
19600.04%2.28%
19700.01%2.04%
1980-1.38%
1990-1.16%
2000-0.99%

FAQ

Is Ethel or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Ethel peaked in 1894 while William peaked in 1880.