Percy vs Tyrone

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

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Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

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Popularity Comparison

Percy Rank #1,256
Tyrone Rank #1,335

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1335 for Tyrone.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Percy ___

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

Tyrone ___

  • Tyrone James
  • Tyrone Edward
  • Tyrone Anthony
  • Tyrone Marcus
  • Tyrone Eugene
  • Tyrone Bernard

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

If you choose Tyrone

Darnell DeShawn Marcus Keisha Tamara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Percy or Tyrone more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Tyrone at #1335 in the United States.

What do Percy and Tyrone mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Percy and Tyrone boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.

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