Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Percy Rank #1,256

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1256 for Percy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Percy ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Percy more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Percy mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Oliver and Percy boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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