Archibald vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Archibald

Boy #1,179 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"genuine, bold"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Archibald Rank #1,179

Percy Rank #1,256

Archibald is more popular, ranked #1179 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Archibald or Percy more popular?

Archibald is more popular, ranked #1179 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Archibald and Percy mean?

Archibald means "genuine, bold" (Germanic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Archibald and Percy boy or girl names?

Archibald is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.