Chauncey vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chauncey

Boy #2,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chancellor, keeper of records"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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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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Chauncey Rank #2,993

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #2993 for Chauncey.

Is Chauncey or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Chauncey at #2993 in the United States.

What do Chauncey and Percival mean?

Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Chauncey and Percival boy or girl names?

Chauncey is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.