Percival vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

English French Medieval European

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Percival Rank #1,765

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Percival and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.