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Melissa vs William

Melissa
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Honey bee
Peak: 1979 (1.98%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)

Popularity Comparison

YearMelissaWilliam
18800.03%8.05%
18900.02%6.26%
19000.01%5.29%
19100.01%4.24%
19200.00%4.56%
19300.00%4.19%
19400.01%3.78%
19500.06%3.34%
19600.21%2.28%
19701.30%2.04%
19801.78%1.38%
19900.68%1.16%
20000.23%0.99%

FAQ

Is Melissa or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Melissa peaked in 1979 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Melissa and William mean?
Melissa means "Honey bee" while William means "Resolute protector".