Adley vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adley

Girl #669 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is just, my witness is God"

Origin: Hebrew Adlai

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#669
Total SSA Count
430
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Addie, Ad

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Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,765
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Percy, Val

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Adley Rank #669
Percival Rank #1,765

Adley is more popular, ranked #669 vs #1765 for Percival.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adley ___

  • Adley Grace
  • Adley Rose
  • Adley Mae
  • Adley Claire
  • Adley Jane
  • Adley Pearl

Percival ___

  • Percival James
  • Percival Arthur
  • Percival Edward
  • Percival William
  • Percival Hugo
  • Percival Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adley

Hadley Emery Brynn Beckett Greyson

If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adley or Percival more popular?

Adley is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Adley and Percival mean?

Adley means "God is just, my witness is God" (Hebrew Adlai origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Adley and Percival boy or girl names?

Adley is primarily a girl name. Percival is primarily a boy name.

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