Gender: Male
Origin: French
Meaning: Of uncertain origin
Pronunciation: PUR-suh-vuhl, /ˈpɜrsəvəl/, P ER S EY V AE L
Popularity Rank: #147,629
Derived from the Old French name Perceval, which is of uncertain origin. It may possibly mean 'pierce the valley' or 'pierce the veil'. In Arthurian legend, Perceval is a knight of the Round Table known for his quest for the Holy Grail.
The name Perceval is of French origin and means Of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'pierce the valley' or 'pierce the veil'. In Arthurian legend, a knight known for his quest for the Holy Grail., Pierces, Pierced Valley. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Perceval is commonly found in France, Belgium, United States of America, and 16 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: PUR-suh-vuhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpɜrsəvəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P ER S EY V AE L
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Perceval is recorded 142 times globally, ranking it as the 147,629th most common name worldwide.
Perceval is most prevalent in France, with 95 occurrences, making it the 10,449th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Perceval is found among 1 in every 13726 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
This chart displays the ranking of the name Perceval from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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