Gideon vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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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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Gideon Rank #332

Percival Rank #1,765

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Gideon or Percival more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Percival mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Percival boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.