Lake vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Lake Rank #1,633
Percival Rank #1,765

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1765 for Percival.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lake ___

  • Lake Henry
  • Lake James
  • Lake Owen
  • Lake Reid
  • Lake Cole
  • Lake River

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 Lake

River Forest Blaze Brook Ridge

If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake or Percival more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Lake and Percival mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Lake and Percival boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.

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