Percival
"From Old French 'perce' (pierce) and 'val' (valley). An Arthurian knight whose name symbolizes nobility and the quest for spiritual truth."
About the Name Percival
Meaning
From Old French 'perce' (pierce) and 'val' (valley). An Arthurian knight whose name symbolizes nobility and the quest for spiritual truth.
Origin
Old French, Arthurian legendGender
Boy
First Letter
PBoy Rank
#1768
Percival is a boy name of Old French, Arthurian legend origin. The name means "From Old French 'perce' (pierce) and 'val' (valley). An Arthurian knight whose name symbolizes nobility and the quest for spiritual truth." and Currently ranked #1768 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Old French, Arthurian legend names.
Popularity Over Time
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Percival
- PL Percival Lowell (American astronomer)
- PS Percival Spencer (British general)