Obed vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Obed Rank #1,942

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1942 for Obed.

Is Obed or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Obed and Percival mean?

Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Obed and Percival boy or girl names?

Obed is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.