Percival vs Lester

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 #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Percival Rank #1,765

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Lester mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Percival and Lester boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.