Jean vs William
Jean
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1930 (1.03%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Jean | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.06% | 8.05% |
| 1890 | 0.08% | 6.26% |
| 1900 | 0.15% | 5.29% |
| 1910 | 0.30% | 4.24% |
| 1920 | 0.62% | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 1.03% | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 0.68% | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 0.42% | 3.34% |
| 1960 | 0.27% | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 0.12% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 0.04% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 0.02% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 0.01% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is Jean or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Jean peaked in 1930 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Jean and William mean?
Jean means "God is gracious" while William means "Resolute protector".