Percival vs Ayyan

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 #10,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, blessed"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Muslim

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Percival Rank #1,765

Ayyan Rank #10,810

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #10810 for Ayyan.

Is Percival or Ayyan more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Ayyan at #10810 in the United States.

What do Percival and Ayyan mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Ayyan means "gift of God, blessed" (Arabic origin).

Are Percival and Ayyan boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Ayyan is primarily a boy name.