Nate vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Nate Rank #1,571

Percival Rank #1,765

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Nate or Percival more popular?

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Nate and Percival mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Nate and Percival boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.