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Kevin vs William

Kevin
Gender: boy
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Gentle, handsome
Peak: 1965 (1.49%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)

Popularity Comparison

YearKevinWilliam
1880-8.05%
1890-6.26%
1900-5.29%
1910-4.24%
1920-4.56%
19300.01%4.19%
19400.03%3.78%
19500.26%3.34%
19601.31%2.28%
19701.42%2.04%
19800.97%1.38%
19900.95%1.16%
20000.61%0.99%

FAQ

Is Kevin or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Kevin peaked in 1965 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Kevin and William mean?
Kevin means "Gentle, handsome" while William means "Resolute protector".