John vs William
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 8.05% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 6.26% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 5.29% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 4.24% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 3.34% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is John or William more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while William peaked in 1880.
What do John and William mean?
John means "God is gracious" while William means "Resolute protector".