Peretz
PEH-rets
Popularity
#8138
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
139
Peak Year
#16 in 2016
First Recorded
1987
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
This is a Hebrew name meaning 'rupture' or 'opening.' It is a traditional Jewish given name and surname, often associated with the biblical figure Perez, son of Judah.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Isaac Peretz
Influential Yiddish writer and activist.
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