Percival vs Coby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who replaces another"

Origin: Hebrew

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Percival Rank #1,765

Coby Rank #1,590

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Coby more popular?

Coby is more popular, ranked #1590 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Coby mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Coby means "supplanter, one who replaces another" (Hebrew origin).

Are Percival and Coby boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Coby is primarily a boy name.