Perceval Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Latin name Percivalis, Perceval means 'pierce the veil' or 'penetrating the valley' and is linked to Arthurian legend.
Meaning of the Name Perceval
Perceval is an English name derived from the Old French name Percevax, which itself comes from the Latin name Percivalis. The name is believed to mean 'pierce the veil' or 'penetrating the valley'. In Arthurian legend, Perceval is one of the Knights of the Round Table, known for his quest for the Holy Grail.
Popularity of the Name Perceval
The popularity for the name Perceval peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 5 births, which ranked number 27,643 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Perceval had the most male births in 2019 with 5, which ranked number 12,126 out of 14,112 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Perceval
Popularity of Perceval by State
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