Percival vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Percival Rank #1,765

Darryl Rank #1,803

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Percival or Darryl more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Percival and Darryl mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Percival and Darryl boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.