Samantha vs William
Samantha
Gender: boy
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Listener
Peak: 1991 (1.26%)
William
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Resolute protector
Peak: 1880 (8.05%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Samantha | William |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.02% | 8.05% |
| 1890 | 0.01% | 6.26% |
| 1900 | 0.01% | 5.29% |
| 1910 | - | 4.24% |
| 1920 | - | 4.56% |
| 1930 | - | 4.19% |
| 1940 | - | 3.78% |
| 1950 | - | 3.34% |
| 1960 | - | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 0.13% | 2.04% |
| 1980 | 0.28% | 1.38% |
| 1990 | 1.26% | 1.16% |
| 2000 | 0.87% | 0.99% |
FAQ
Is Samantha or William more popular?
William has historically been more popular. Samantha peaked in 1991 while William peaked in 1880.
What do Samantha and William mean?
Samantha means "Listener" while William means "Resolute protector".