What origin is the name Perceval?

Perceval comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Perceval a popular name?

Perceval is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Perceval?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Perceval — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Perceval

Q: Is Perceval a rare name?

Yes. Perceval does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Perceval

Perceval

Boy

english

3 syllables

Perceval is an english boy's name meaning "An English name of Old French origin meaning valley piercer, famously associated with the legendary knight of the Round Table.".

Parents who choose Perceval pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English name of Old French origin meaning valley piercer, famously associated with the legendary knight of the Round Table.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name of Old French origin meaning valley piercer, famously associated with the legendary knight of the Round Table.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Perceval

Very rare in US records

What does Perceval mean?

Perceval is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name of Old French origin meaning valley piercer, famously associated with the legendary knight of the Round Table.".