Amar vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Percy Rank #1,256

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1256 for Percy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

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If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Percy more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Amar and Percy mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Amar and Percy boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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