Percival Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Percival Name at a Glance

Name	Percival
Meaning	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 Percival Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Percival means “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.

Percival Name Origin

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

Is Percival a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Percival

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