Percival: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child who pierces the valley with his light.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #2704
- Peak
- #744 in 1886
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Percival Means
Percival is a boy name of English origin. A child who pierces the valley with his light.
How Popular Percival Is
Percival currently ranks #2704 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #744 in 1886. It is rising.
Good to Know About Percival
- At its most popular, Percival reached #744 in the U.S. in 1886.
- Percival has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Percival is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
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Questions About Percival
What does Percival mean?
Percival is a boy name of English origin. A child who pierces the valley with his light.
How popular is Percival?
Percival currently ranks #2704 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #744 in 1886. It is rising.
Where does Percival come from?
Percival comes from English roots. At its most popular, Percival reached #744 in the U.S. in 1886.
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