Percival vs Jareth

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 #1,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"invented blend of Jared and Gareth"

Origin: Modern English

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Percival Rank #1,765

Jareth Rank #1,811

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1811 for Jareth.

Is Percival or Jareth more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Jareth at #1811 in the United States.

What do Percival and Jareth mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Jareth means "invented blend of Jared and Gareth" (Modern English origin).

Are Percival and Jareth boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Jareth is primarily a boy name.