Perley
PUR-lee
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
1,052
Peak Year
#30 in 1915
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Perley is an English surname derived from a place name, meaning 'pear tree clearing'. It has also been used as a given name, often for boys.
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