Don vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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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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Don Rank #1,797

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Don or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Don and Percival mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Don and Percival boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.