Power vs Wiliam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Power

Boy #6,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, authority, force"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,504
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Wiliam

Boy #6,634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,634
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Power Rank #6,504
Wiliam Rank #6,634

Power is more popular, ranked #6504 vs #6634 for Wiliam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Power or Wiliam more popular?

Power is more popular, ranked #6504 compared to Wiliam at #6634 in the United States.

What do Power and Wiliam mean?

Power means "strength, authority, force" (Old French/Latin origin). Wiliam means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Power and Wiliam boy or girl names?

Power is primarily a boy name. Wiliam is primarily a boy name.

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