Perceval is a boy's name of Arthurian origin meaning “Pierces the valley (variant of Percival).” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Per. Perceval is a moderately popular name for boys, with a popularity score of 57 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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PER-seh-val
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Perceval means “Pierces the valley (variant of Percival).” It is a boy's name of Arthurian origin.
Perceval is pronounced PER-seh-val.
Perceval is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Perceval has a popularity score of 57 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Perceval include Per.
Middle names that pair well with Perceval include Perceval James, Perceval Alexander, Perceval William, Perceval Thomas.
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