Percival vs Excel

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 #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Percival Rank #1,765

Excel Rank #38,796

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Percival or Excel more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Percival and Excel mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Percival and Excel boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.