Percival vs Chad

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 #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

English American

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Percival Rank #1,765

Chad Rank #1,812

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1812 for Chad.

Is Percival or Chad more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Percival and Chad mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin).

Are Percival and Chad boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Chad is primarily a boy name.