Name comparison
Samuel vs William
William is the more common of the two, with roughly 3.4x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Samuel | William |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 615,694 | 2,095,404 |
| Global rank | #54 | #6 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 12,993 | 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 | 615,694 | 2,095,404 |
How they differ
William has approximately 2.1M living bearers compared to 616k for Samuel - a ratio of about 3.4x.
Samuel originates from unknown origins. William originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is Samuel or William more popular?
William is more popular worldwide, with approximately 2,095,404 estimated living bearers compared to 615,694 for Samuel. That is roughly 3.4x more bearers of William.
What is the difference in origin between Samuel and William?
Samuel originates from unknown sources. William originates from unknown sources.
Are Samuel and William used for the same gender?
Both Samuel and William are predominantly used as male names.
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