How to compare string in JSTL c:if

 <c:set var="name" value="${param.byName}"></c:set>
 <c:out value="${name}"></c:out>  // Here the value is displaying

 <c:forEach var="viewlist1" items="${inwardList}">
   <c:if test="${name eq viewlist1.vendor} ">
    <c:out value="${viewlist1.vendor}"></c:out>  // Here I am not getting
   </c:if>
</c:forEach>

JSTL c:if is not comparing with String variables, can anyone help me in this.