Percival vs Ryver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,865 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing water, river"

Origin: Old French via English

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Percival Rank #1,765

Ryver Rank #1,865

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1865 for Ryver.

Is Percival or Ryver more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Ryver at #1865 in the United States.

What do Percival and Ryver mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Ryver means "flowing water, river" (Old French via English origin).

Are Percival and Ryver boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Ryver is primarily a boy name.