Percival vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Percival Rank #1,765

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Percy mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Percival and Percy boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.