Fred vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian 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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Fred Rank #1,686

Percival Rank #1,765

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Fred or Percival more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Fred and Percival mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Fred and Percival boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.