Lloyd vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lloyd

Boy #1,763 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred, holy"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,763
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Llo, Lly, Llie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lloyd Rank #1,763
Percival Rank #1,765

Lloyd is more popular, ranked #1763 vs #1765 for Percival.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lloyd ___

  • Lloyd James
  • Lloyd Edward
  • Lloyd Thomas
  • Lloyd George
  • Lloyd Harold
  • Lloyd William

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 Lloyd

Griffith Owen Gareth Rhys Meredith

If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lloyd or Percival more popular?

Lloyd is more popular, ranked #1763 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Lloyd and Percival mean?

Lloyd means "sacred, holy" (Welsh origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Lloyd and Percival boy or girl names?

Lloyd is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.

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