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At a Glance: Name: Peregrine – Meaning: traveler or pilgrim (from a Latin word originally meaning 'foreigner') – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: PAIR-uh-grin
Peregrine is a boy's name with Latin roots, pronounced PAIR-uh-grin. It comes from a Latin word that originally meant 'foreigner' and came to mean 'traveler' or 'pilgrim' — fitting for a name with a romantic, storybook feel. If you're drawn to names with an adventurous backstory built right into the word, this is one to consider.
Meaning & Origin of Peregrine
Meaning: Traveler or pilgrim (from a latin word originally meaning 'foreigner').
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Peregrine
Phonetic: PAIR-uh-grin IPA: /ˈpɛrəɡrɪn/
Popularity of Peregrine
According to Social Security Administration data covering 1998-2024, Peregrine ranked #3365 in 2024 with 35 boys given the name — and that's also its peak rank across the full 27-year span, meaning 2024 is the most popular this name has ever been on record.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1998–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Peregrine mean?
Traveler or pilgrim (from a latin word originally meaning ‘foreigner’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Peregrine)
How do you pronounce Peregrine?
Peregrine is pronounced PAIR-uh-grin (IPA: /ˈpɛrəɡrɪn/).
Is Peregrine a popular name right now?
Peregrine is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3365 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)
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