Name comparison
David vs William
David is the more common of the two, with roughly 1.3x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | David | William |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 2,634,551 | 2,095,404 |
| Global rank | #3 | #6 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 3,037 | 1 in 3,818 |
| Origin | n/a | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,634,551 | 2,095,404 |
How they differ
David has approximately 2.6M living bearers compared to 2.1M for William - a ratio of about 1.3x.
David originates from unknown origins. William originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is David or William more popular?
David is more popular worldwide, with approximately 2,634,551 estimated living bearers compared to 2,095,404 for William. That is roughly 1.3x more bearers of David.
What is the difference in origin between David and William?
David originates from unknown sources. William originates from unknown sources.
Are David and William used for the same gender?
Both David and William are predominantly used as male names.
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