Percival vs Gibson

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 #1,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Gilbert, son of Gib"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Percival Rank #1,765

Gibson Rank #1,622

Gibson is more popular, ranked #1622 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Gibson more popular?

Gibson is more popular, ranked #1622 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Gibson mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Gibson means "son of Gilbert, son of Gib" (English origin).

Are Percival and Gibson boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Gibson is primarily a boy name.