Name comparison
Barbara vs William
William is the more common of the two, with roughly 3.4x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Barbara | William |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 611,461 | 2,095,404 |
| Global rank | #57 | #6 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 13,083 | 1 in 3,818 |
| Origin | n/a | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Female (99.7%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 611,461 | 2,095,404 |
How they differ
William has approximately 2.1M living bearers compared to 611k for Barbara - a ratio of about 3.4x.
Barbara originates from unknown origins. William originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is Barbara or William more popular?
William is more popular worldwide, with approximately 2,095,404 estimated living bearers compared to 611,461 for Barbara. That is roughly 3.4x more bearers of William.
What is the difference in origin between Barbara and William?
Barbara originates from unknown sources. William originates from unknown sources.
Are Barbara and William used for the same gender?
Barbara is 0.3% male, while William is 99.6% male.
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