Percival vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Percival Rank #1,765

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Shay mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Percival and Shay boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.