Percival vs German

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 #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brother, kin"

Origin: Latin

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Percival Rank #1,765

German Rank #1,652

German is more popular, ranked #1652 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or German more popular?

German is more popular, ranked #1652 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and German mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). German means "brother, kin" (Latin origin).

Are Percival and German boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. German is primarily a boy name.