Percival Name Origin
/PER-suh-vuhl/-
British (Celtic) 60% -
French (Celtic-French) 30%
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American (Anglo-American) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Percival
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name Percival is of Old French origin, derived from the Latin 'Perceval', which itself comes from the Old French 'Perceval', meaning 'pierce the valley'. It became popular in Britain through Arthurian legends, where Sir Percival was one of King Arthur's knights.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Percival each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).