Blaise vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaise

Boy #1,109 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stammering, lisping"

Origin: Latin Blasius

Cultural Roots

French English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,109
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bla, Blai, Blaiy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Blaise Rank #1,109
Percy Rank #1,256

Blaise is more popular, ranked #1109 vs #1256 for Percy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaise ___

  • Blaise Alexander
  • Blaise William
  • Blaise Edward
  • Blaise Henry
  • Blaise James
  • Blaise Oliver

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 Blaise

Felix Alaric Iris Ophelia Caspian

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaise or Percy more popular?

Blaise is more popular, ranked #1109 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Blaise and Percy mean?

Blaise means "stammering, lisping" (Latin Blasius origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Blaise and Percy boy or girl names?

Blaise is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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