Lydia vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Lydia Rank #97

Percival Rank #1,765

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Lydia or Percival more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Percival mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Lydia and Percival boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Percival is primarily a boy name.