Percy vs Percival

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 #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

English French Medieval European

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Percy Rank #1,256

Percival Rank #1,765

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Percy or Percival more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percy and Percival mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Percy and Percival boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.