Percy vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Percy Rank #1,256

West Rank #1,339

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1339 for West.

Is Percy or West more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Percy and West mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Percy and West boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.