Monty vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monty

Boy #1,821 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pointed mountain, hill"

Origin: Old French/Gaulish

English French American

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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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Monty Rank #1,821

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1821 for Monty.

Is Monty or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Monty at #1821 in the United States.

What do Monty and Percival mean?

Monty means "pointed mountain, hill" (Old French/Gaulish origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Monty and Percival boy or girl names?

Monty is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.