Percival vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Welsh German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,904
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rod, Rodi, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Percival Rank #1,765
Roderick Rank #1,904

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Percival ___

  • Percival James
  • Percival Arthur
  • Percival Edward
  • Percival William
  • Percival Hugo
  • Percival Felix

Roderick ___

  • Roderick James
  • Roderick Hugh
  • Roderick William
  • Roderick Charles
  • Roderick Alexander
  • Roderick Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

If you choose Roderick

Edmund Sylvia Cornelius Beatrice Leopold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Percival or Roderick more popular?

Percival is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Percival and Roderick mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Percival and Roderick boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.

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