Percival vs Malcom

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 #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Percival Rank #1,765

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Malcom mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Percival and Malcom boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.