Briggs vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#327
Total SSA Count
1,057
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brigg

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Popularity Comparison

Briggs Rank #327
Percy Rank #1,256

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #1256 for Percy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Briggs ___

  • Briggs James
  • Briggs Allen
  • Briggs Thomas
  • Briggs Lee
  • Briggs Alexander

Percy ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Briggs

Brooks Hayes Reid Collins Greer

If you choose Percy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briggs or Percy more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Percy mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Briggs and Percy boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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