Percy vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Percy Rank #1,256

Jean Rank #1,141

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Jean more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Jean mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Percy and Jean boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Jean is primarily a boy name.