Percival vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Percival Rank #1,765

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Lydia mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Percival and Lydia boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.