Roderick vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 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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Roderick Rank #1,904

Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Percival mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Roderick and Percival boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.