Clifton vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Percival Rank #1,765

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #1765 for Percival.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clifton ___

  • Clifton James
  • Clifton Earl
  • Clifton Lee
  • Clifton Ray
  • Clifton Wayne
  • Clifton Douglas

Percival ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Percival more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Percival mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Clifton and Percival boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.

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