boy's name
Perceval
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 220
Perceval is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 1983, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Perceval over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2024, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 15 |
How popular is Perceval?
In 2024, Perceval was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Perceval is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Perceval
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Perceval also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Perceval over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Perceval
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Perceval — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Perceval
How popular is the name Perceval?
In 2024, Perceval was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Perceval a girl's or a boy's name?
Perceval is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Perceval?
Perceval has 3 syllables.
When was Perceval most popular?
Perceval peaked in 1983, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Perceval a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Perceval currently ranks #4,775 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.