Fredrick vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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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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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Percival Rank #1,765

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Fredrick or Percival more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Percival mean?

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

Are Fredrick and Percival boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.