Percival vs Arrow

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 #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Percival Rank #1,765

Arrow Rank #1,674

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Arrow more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Arrow mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Percival and Arrow boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Arrow is primarily a boy name.