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Heather vs William

Heather
Gender: boy
Origin: English
Meaning: Flowering heath plant
Peak: 1975 (1.56%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)

Popularity Comparison

YearHeatherWilliam
1880-8.05%
1890-6.26%
1900-5.29%
1910-4.24%
1920-4.56%
1930-4.19%
19400.01%3.78%
19500.02%3.34%
19600.05%2.28%
19700.80%2.04%
19801.12%1.38%
19900.69%1.16%
20000.13%0.99%

FAQ

Is Heather or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Heather peaked in 1975 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Heather and William mean?
Heather means "Flowering heath plant" while William means "Resolute protector".