Noah vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Percival Rank #1,765

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1765 for Percival.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Percival more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Noah and Percival mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Noah and Percival boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.

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