Richard vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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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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Richard Rank #232

Percival Rank #1,765

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Richard or Percival more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Richard and Percival mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Percival boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.