Perl
PERL
Popularity
#5549
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
668
Peak Year
#35 in 2023
First Recorded
1883
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A variant spelling of Pearl, an English name derived from the gemstone. Pearls symbolize purity, wisdom, and wealth.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Pearl Bailey
American singer and actress.
Pearl S. Buck
American writer, Nobel Prize winner.
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Meaning
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Harper
English
Meaning
Harper is an English occupational surname turned first name, originally denoting someone who played the harp.
Jack
English
Meaning
Jack is a diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is of English origin.