Nova vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Nova Rank #1,180

Percy Rank #1,256

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Nova or Percy more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Nova and Percy mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Nova and Percy boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.