Huck vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Huck

Boy #1,737 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heart, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

American English

23 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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Huck Rank #1,737

Percival Rank #1,765

Huck is more popular, ranked #1737 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Huck or Percival more popular?

Huck is more popular, ranked #1737 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Huck and Percival mean?

Huck means "heart, spirit" (Germanic origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Huck and Percival boy or girl names?

Huck is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.