Bernie vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernie

Boy #5,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave as a bear, bold bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

English French Medieval European

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Bernie Rank #5,494

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #5494 for Bernie.

Is Bernie or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Bernie at #5494 in the United States.

What do Bernie and Percival mean?

Bernie means "brave as a bear, bold bear" (Germanic origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Bernie and Percival boy or girl names?

Bernie is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.