Jean vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Jean Rank #1,141

Percy Rank #1,256

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Jean or Percy more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Jean and Percy mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Jean and Percy boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.