Kes vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Kes Rank #9,146
Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #9146 for Kes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Percy ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kes

Bex Tess Wren Pax

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kes or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Kes at #9146 in the United States.

What do Kes and Percy mean?

Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Kes and Percy boy or girl names?

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

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