George vs William
George
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Farmer
Peak: 1880 (4.33%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | George | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 4.33% | 8.05% |
| 1890 | 3.72% | 6.26% |
| 1900 | 3.33% | 5.29% |
| 1910 | 2.61% | 4.24% |
| 1920 | 2.44% | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 2.02% | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 1.54% | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 1.11% | 3.34% |
| 1960 | 0.65% | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 0.47% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 0.29% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 0.21% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 0.15% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is George or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. George peaked in 1880 while William peaked in 1880.
What do George and William mean?
George means "Farmer" while William means "Resolute protector".