A common Japanese name vs. Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator.
Which meaning of Satoshi is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Satoshi (given name) came first (ancient / pre-modern). Satoshi Nakamoto arrived in 2008. The data below shows which one owns the word now.
Wikipedia pageviews since 2015
Satoshi (given name)Satoshi Nakamoto
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Duplicate's share of attention
Green line = duplicate's % · above 60 it owns the word · below 40 the original does
The case for each meaning
Sourced definitions, usage stats and quotes
Original · ancient / pre-modern
Satoshi (given name)
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Duplicate · c. 2008
Satoshi Nakamoto
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