What does the name Percy mean?

The name Percy means "Of Perci town".

What is the origin of the name Percy?

Percy is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 157 babies were named Percy in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Percy is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 157 ↗

All-Time Total: 27,798

Peak Year: 1921

Percy is of Old French origin, derived from the name "Perci," which was a surname for someone from Percy-en-Auge in Normandy, France.

Boy names closely related to Percy

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Girl names closely related to Percy

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Births per year in the United States

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