Percy vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Percy Rank #1,256

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Nova mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Percy and Nova boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.