Oakland vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Oakland Rank #1,300
Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1300 for Oakland.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oakland ___

  • Oakland James
  • Oakland River
  • Oakland Cole
  • Oakland Hayes
  • Oakland Reid
  • Oakland Grant

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakland or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Oakland at #1300 in the United States.

What do Oakland and Percy mean?

Oakland means "land of oak trees" (Old English origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Oakland and Percy boy or girl names?

Oakland is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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