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The baby name Perry is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpɛri/ (PAIR-ee).

Perry is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛri/ (PAIR-ee)

What is the meaning of the name Perry ?

The baby name Perry is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpɛri/ (PAIR-ee).

Perry is English in Origin.

Perry is an English surname-turned-given name with several strands of origin. The most common derives from Middle English peri/perie, from Old English pirige, “pear tree,” used for someone who lived by a pear orchard. In some families it reflects the Welsh patronymic pattern (akin to Parry from ap Harry, “son of Henry”). As a given name, Perry can also serve as a familiar form of Peregrine, from Latin Peregrinus, meaning “traveler” or “pilgrim,” and, in Ireland, it sometimes arises from the Anglicization of Gaelic patronymics linked to Piers/Peter.

Used as a forename in Britain and North America since the 18th–19th centuries, Perry enjoyed steady mid‑20th‑century visibility and today reads as a friendly, gender‑neutral choice. Variant spellings and related forms include Perri, Peri, Perrie, and Perrey; Pere is a Catalan/Occitan cognate to Peter rather than a true variant. Short forms are rare, though Perry itself can nickname Peregrine.

Perry has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Perry

Pertinax Politician · Born 126 · Ancient Rome Pertinax was a Roman politician who briefly served as Emperor of Rome in 193 AD. He is most famous for his short reign, which lasted only 86 days before he was assassinated. His time as emperor followed the chaotic Year of the Five Emperors, a period of civil strife in Ancient Rome. Perry Como Actor · Born 1912 · United States Perry Como was a beloved American singer and television personality, best known for his smooth voice and relaxed style. He gained fame with hits like 'Catch a Falling Star' and 'Magic Moments', and charmed audiences on his long-running TV show, 'The Perry Como Show'. Perry King Actor · Born 1948 · United States Perry King is an American actor best known for his role as Cody Allen in the television series 'Riptide'. He also starred in the film 'The Lords of Flatbush' alongside Sylvester Stallone and appeared in the TV series 'Melrose Place'.
Perry Farrell Actor · Born 1959 · United States Perry Farrell is best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction. He played a key role in the creation of the Lollapalooza music festival, which became a major platform for alternative music. Some of the band's popular songs include 'Jane Says' and 'Been Caught Stealing'. Perry Lopez Actor · Born 1929 · United States Perry Lopez was an American actor best known for his role as Lieutenant Lou Escobar in the classic film Chinatown. Born in 1929, he appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, leaving a lasting impression with his performances.

Perry – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Boys 0 #16 2 603
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #80 7 3,857
JM 0 #89 5 3,714
TW 0 #98 6 4,523
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Boys 0 #128 4 3,473
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
Sweden Boys 2009 #177 2 1,294
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
MO Boys 0 #189 35 5,842
TW Boys 0 #194 48 7,111
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
PS 0 #219 8 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
GH 0 #229 15 5,396
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
JM Boys 0 #239 34 6,876
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GR Girls 0 #243 7 6,293
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
NA Boys 0 #246 8 6,830
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
HK Boys 0 #248 436 12,905
NG 0 #249 16 5,926
GH Boys 0 #251 97 8,138
SG 0 #256 14 11,010
GR Boys 0 #257 11 6,912
IL 0 #261 14 6,291
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
CN Boys 0 #272 48 9,639
JM Girls 0 #273 6 7,507
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
TW Girls 0 #282 8 8,139
HK 0 #293 56 8,483
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #296 11 2,588
JP Boys 0 #297 7 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
GH Girls 0 #312 13 6,973
DK Boys 0 #313 13 7,401
MY 0 #321 10 12,352
NL Boys 0 #330 1,083 5,873
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
CN Girls 0 #333 17 8,829
NL 0 #337 55 2,481
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MU Boys 0 #342 16 8,477
PH Boys 0 #344 40 11,440
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
EG 0 #360 41 6,387
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PT Boys 0 #376 6 7,951
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
France Boys 2009 #405 6 2,801
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #422 8 13,098
Austria Boys 0 #431 12 2,180
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
CR Boys 0 #455 33 10,188
ZA 0 #466 9 14,421
AR Boys 0 #478 6 7,628
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PS Girls 0 #500 24 10,981
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
PS Boys 0 #505 44 10,655
KW Girls 0 #506 10 19,177
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CM Boys 0 #515 36 12,054
IQ Girls 0 #517 9 11,303
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
RU Boys 0 #520 7 12,621
AE Girls 0 #532 22 20,968
BH 0 #542 12 17,937
SG Boys 0 #542 156 17,960
EG Girls 0 #546 485 14,742
CM Girls 0 #553 8 11,671
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
IL Boys 0 #558 50 10,983
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
HK Girls 0 #563 53 16,104
SG Girls 0 #569 18 18,916
IL Girls 0 #586 32 11,648
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
CL Boys 0 #645 21 13,390
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
NG Girls 0 #656 132 15,093
Finland Boys 2026 #673 10 3,552
QA Boys 0 #686 22 18,093
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
IT 0 #700 15 4,183
NG Boys 0 #709 253 16,906
United States Boys 2024 #733 160 7,044
KW Boys 0 #760 10 18,755
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
United States Girls 2024 #813 104 8,487
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
PE Boys 0 #864 15 14,506
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
EG Boys 0 #874 13 15,035
Germany Boys 0 #881 72 5,697
Spain Boys 0 #895 36 5,610
CO Boys 0 #900 21 15,656
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
MX Boys 0 #913 70 16,355
SA Girls 0 #918 18 25,931
NL Girls 0 #938 18 5,933
MY Girls 0 #949 46 24,821
MY Boys 0 #969 143 25,439
IN Boys 0 #992 10 16,750
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
ZA Boys 0 #1,013 166 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,059 34 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,105 37 25,928
MA 0 #1,110 19 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,164 20 17,781
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,322 150 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,418 29 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,549 66 28,008

Perry is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
France
New York City (White, non-Hispanic), United States
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Perry

Perry is predominantly a boy's name.
Perry is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈpɛri/ (PAIR-ee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Perri, Perrie, Perrey and Pery.
Across languages, Perry has these equivalents: Pereira (Portuguese/Galician surname, 'pear tree'), Poirier (French surname, 'pear tree'), Peral (Spanish word/surname, 'pear tree'), Pero (Italian word, 'pear tree').
Yes — Perry ranked #177 in Sweden in 2009, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Perry ranks highest in Sweden (#177 in 2009).
Perry's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #325 in 2014 to #296 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 5 notable people named Perry are in our database, including Pertinax (Politician), Perry Como (Actor), Perry King (Actor).