Percival vs Leander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

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Percival Rank #1,765

Leander Rank #1,751

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Leander more popular?

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Leander mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin).

Are Percival and Leander boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Leander is primarily a boy name.