Perceval
Pronunciation: [ p-ers-ayv-AL ]
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Perceval first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 5 babies have been named Perceval in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Perceval is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #29,183 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,183
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Perceval
Perceval is a boy name .
Perceval is currently ranked #29,183 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Perceval include Per, Perc, Percy, Percie, Perce, Percey, Perceie, Val, Valy, Valie, Pey, and Peie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Perceval include Percy, Percival . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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