Ferrin vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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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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Ferrin Rank #20,697

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ferrin or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Percival mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Ferrin and Percival boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.