Fred vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,686
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Freddy, Freddie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fred Rank #1,686
Percival Rank #1,765

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1765 for Percival.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fred ___

  • Fred James
  • Fred William
  • Fred George
  • Fred Arthur
  • Fred Henry
  • Fred Thomas

Percival ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fred

George Arthur Mabel Harriet Edith

If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fred or Percival more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Fred and Percival mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Fred and Percival boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.

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