Percival vs Fred

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 #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Percival Rank #1,765

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Fred mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Percival and Fred boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.