Percy vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Percy Rank #1,256

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Percy or Akeelah more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Percy and Akeelah mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Percy and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.