Percival vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,762
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Woo, Woy, Woie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Percival Rank #1,765
Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 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

Woods ___

  • Woods River
  • Woods Stone
  • Woods James
  • Woods Alexander
  • Woods Bear
  • Woods Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

If you choose Woods

River Brooks Forest Wilder Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Percival or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Percival and Woods mean?

Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Percival and Woods boy or girl names?

Percival is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.

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