Percival vs Adit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

English French Medieval European

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Boy #36,351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first, beginning, primordial"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian

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Percival Rank #1,765

Adit Rank #36,351

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #36351 for Adit.

Is Percival or Adit more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Adit at #36351 in the United States.

What do Percival and Adit mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Adit means "first, beginning, primordial" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Percival and Adit boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Adit is primarily a boy name.