Edson vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Edson Rank #1,835

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Edson or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Percival mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Edson and Percival boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.