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Cam vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,426
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cam Rank #1,426
Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1426 for Cam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cam or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Cam and Percy mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Cam and Percy boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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