Percival vs Huck

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 #1,737 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heart, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

American English

23 High Risk

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Percival Rank #1,765

Huck Rank #1,737

Huck is more popular, ranked #1737 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Huck more popular?

Huck is more popular, ranked #1737 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Huck mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Huck means "heart, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Percival and Huck boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Huck is primarily a boy name.