Shay vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

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Shay Rank #1,707

Percival Rank #1,765

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Shay or Percival more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Shay and Percival mean?

Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Shay and Percival boy or girl names?

Shay is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.