Percival vs Bernie

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 #5,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave as a bear, bold bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Irish

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Percival Rank #1,765

Bernie Rank #5,494

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #5494 for Bernie.

Is Percival or Bernie more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Bernie at #5494 in the United States.

What do Percival and Bernie mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Bernie means "brave as a bear, bold bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Percival and Bernie boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Bernie is primarily a boy name.