Michael vs William
Michael
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Who is like God?
Peak: 1969 (4.66%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Michael | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.30% | 8.05% |
| 1890 | 0.33% | 6.26% |
| 1900 | 0.31% | 5.29% |
| 1910 | 0.40% | 4.24% |
| 1920 | 0.36% | 4.56% |
| 1930 | 0.31% | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 1.12% | 3.78% |
| 1950 | 3.58% | 3.34% |
| 1960 | 3.89% | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 4.48% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 3.70% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 3.04% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 1.53% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is Michael or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Michael peaked in 1969 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Michael and William mean?
Michael means "Who is like God?" while William means "Resolute protector".