Percival vs Steve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,693 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Percival Rank #1,765

Steve Rank #1,693

Steve is more popular, ranked #1693 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percival or Steve more popular?

Steve is more popular, ranked #1693 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Steve mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Steve means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Percival and Steve boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Steve is primarily a boy name.