Harlow vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlow

Girl #293 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock hill, rocky mound"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#293
Total SSA Count
1,079
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harli, Lo, Harlo

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Harlow Rank #293
Percy Rank #1,256

Harlow is more popular, ranked #293 vs #1256 for Percy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harlow ___

  • Harlow Grace
  • Harlow Jane
  • Harlow Rose
  • Harlow Kate
  • Harlow Quinn
  • Harlow Sage

Percy ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Harlow

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If you choose Percy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harlow or Percy more popular?

Harlow is more popular, ranked #293 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Harlow and Percy mean?

Harlow means "rock hill, rocky mound" (Old English origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Harlow and Percy boy or girl names?

Harlow is primarily a girl name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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