Percival vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

English French Medieval European

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Percival Rank #1,765

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Richard mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Percival and Richard boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.