Percival vs Don

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 #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Percival Rank #1,765

Don Rank #1,797

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Percival or Don more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Percival and Don mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Percival and Don boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Don is primarily a boy name.