Percival vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Percival Rank #1,765

Hiram Rank #1,768

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Percival or Hiram more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Percival and Hiram mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Percival and Hiram boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.