Percival vs Roderick

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 #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Percival Rank #1,765

Roderick Rank #1,904

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Percival or Roderick more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Percival and Roderick mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Percival and Roderick boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.