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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From the gemstone pearl; also an English form of the Yiddish name Perle
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- PURL
Pearl is pronounced PURL, and it comes straight from the gemstone — an English name that's also used as an English form of the Yiddish name Perle. It has a clean, simple sound with an earthy, old-fashioned warmth, the kind of name that feels both understated and rooted in nature.
Meaning & Origin of Pearl
Meaning: From the gemstone pearl; also an English form of the Yiddish name Perle.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Pearl
PURLIPA /ˈpɜːrl/
Popularity of Pearl
Pearl reached its peak in 1889, when it ranked #24 with 1,588 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #802, with just 350 babies given the name that year.
Names Like Pearl
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FAQ
What does the name Pearl mean?
From the gemstone pearl; also an English form of the Yiddish name Perle. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Pearl?
Pearl is pronounced PURL (IPA: /ˈpɜːrl/).
Is Pearl a popular name right now?
Pearl peaked at #24 in 1889 and is ranked #802 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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