Ilan vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ilan Rank #1,450
Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1450 for Ilan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

Percy ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilan or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do Ilan and Percy mean?

Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Ilan and Percy boy or girl names?

Ilan is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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