Percival vs Smith

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

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Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,580
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Smithy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Percival Rank #1,765
Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1765 for Percival.

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

Smith ___

  • Smith James
  • Smith Cole
  • Smith Lee
  • Smith Reid
  • Smith Grant
  • Smith Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Percival or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Smith mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Percival and Smith boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.

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