Lester vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Lester Rank #1,578
Percival Rank #1,765

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1765 for Percival.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lester ___

  • Lester Wayne
  • Lester Dale
  • Lester James
  • Lester Ray
  • Lester Glenn
  • Lester Harold

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 Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lester or Percival more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Lester and Percival mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Lester and Percival boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.

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