Perce Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Perce Name at a Glance

Name	Perce
Meaning	Diminutive of Percival: Pierces the valley. One of the knights of the Round Table who searched for the Holy Grail (in Arthurian Legend).
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Perce Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Perce means “Diminutive of Percival: Pierces the valley. One of the knights of the Round Table who searched for the Holy Grail (in Arthurian Legend”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Perce Name Origin

Our database records Perce under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Perce a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Perce is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Perce

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