Percy
Percy is a boy name of French origin meaning “From Percy in Normandy”, pronounced PER-see. It ranked #1279 in the United States in 2025, given to 154 babies, and peaked at #98 in 1897. Common nicknames: Perce, Pip.
How popular is Percy in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Percy mean, and where does it come from?
Percy began as a Norman place name — Percy in Calvados — and became the surname of one of the great families of northern England, the earls of Northumberland, whose Harry Hotspur stands at the centre of Henry IV. As a given name it stood at 98th in the United States in 1897 before falling out of use for most of a century. It is rising again now, helped by Percy Jackson, and by the same instinct that has brought back Arthur, Alfie and Monty.
How is Percy used around the world?
Percy is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Percy?
Famous People Named Percy
- Percy Bysshe Shelley — English Romantic poet
- Percy Williams Bridgman — American physicist and Nobel laureate
- Percy Sledge — American soul singer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Percy mean?
Percy is a boy name of French origin meaning "From Percy in Normandy." Percy began as a Norman place name — Percy in Calvados — and became the surname of one of the great families of northern England, the earls of Northumberland, whose Harry Hotspur stands at the centre of Henry IV. As a given name it stood at 98th in the United States in 1897 before falling out of use for most of a century.
How do you pronounce Percy?
Percy is pronounced PER-see. Common variations include Percey, Perci, Percival.
Is Percy a boy name?
Yes, Percy is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Perce, Pip.