Percival vs Canon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

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Percival Rank #1,765

Canon Rank #1,929

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1929 for Canon.

Is Percival or Canon more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Canon at #1929 in the United States.

What do Percival and Canon mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin).

Are Percival and Canon boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Canon is primarily a boy name.