Percival vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Percival Rank #1,765

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Percival or Ferrin more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Percival and Ferrin mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Percival and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.