Dan vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Dan Rank #1,931

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Percival mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Dan and Percival boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.