Percy vs Gerald

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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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Percy Rank #1,256

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Gerald mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Percy and Gerald boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.