Perry
PEH-ree
Popularity
#1915
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
79,516
Peak Year
#2,785 in 1959
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Perry is an English and French name derived from a surname, meaning "dweller by a pear tree." It can also be a diminutive of Peregrine.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Perry Como
American singer and television personality.
Perry Ellis
American fashion designer.
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