Percival vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Percival Rank #1,765

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Gideon mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Percival and Gideon boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.