Frances vs William
Frances
Gender: boy
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Free one
Peak: 1918 (1.34%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Frances | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.62% | 8.05% |
| 1890 | 0.70% | 6.26% |
| 1900 | 0.79% | 5.29% |
| 1910 | 1.06% | 4.24% |
| 1920 | 1.28% | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 0.91% | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 0.73% | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 0.40% | 3.34% |
| 1960 | 0.17% | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 0.09% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 0.05% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 0.04% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 0.02% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is Frances or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Frances peaked in 1918 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Frances and William mean?
Frances means "Free one" while William means "Resolute protector".