Perceval
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #12,145 in 2019
0 babies were named Perceval in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2019–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Perceval you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryPerceval first shows up in US birth records in 2019, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #12,145.
About the name Perceval
Perceval is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-val”. US birth records list Perceval for boys only in 2019, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #12,145 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2019, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Perceval
What is the origin of the name Perceval?
Perceval has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Perceval a boy or girl name?
Perceval is a boy name.
How popular is the name Perceval?
Perceval is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2019. It peaked at #12,145 in 2019.