Deion vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deion

Boy #1,623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysos, of Zeus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,623
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee, De

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Deion Rank #1,623
Percival Rank #1,765

Deion is more popular, ranked #1623 vs #1765 for Percival.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deion ___

  • Deion James
  • Deion Marcus
  • Deion Andre
  • Deion Ray
  • Deion Lee
  • Deion Keith

Percival ___

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

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If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deion or Percival more popular?

Deion is more popular, ranked #1623 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Deion and Percival mean?

Deion means "follower of Dionysos, of Zeus" (Greek origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Deion and Percival boy or girl names?

Deion is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.

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