Monty vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monty

Boy #1,821 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pointed mountain, hill"

Origin: Old French/Gaulish

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,821
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mont

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Percival

Boy #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,765
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Percy, Val

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Popularity Comparison

Monty Rank #1,821
Percival Rank #1,765

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1821 for Monty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Monty ___

  • Monty James
  • Monty Alexander
  • Monty William
  • Monty George
  • Monty Edward
  • Monty Charles

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 Monty

Archie Bertie Hugo Cecily Violet

If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monty or Percival more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Monty at #1821 in the United States.

What do Monty and Percival mean?

Monty means "pointed mountain, hill" (Old French/Gaulish origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Monty and Percival boy or girl names?

Monty is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.

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