Leander vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leander

Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Leander Rank #1,751

Percival Rank #1,765

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Leander or Percival more popular?

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Leander and Percival mean?

Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Leander and Percival boy or girl names?

Leander is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.