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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dweller by the pear tree
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- PER-ee
Perry is a gender-neutral name of English origin, pronounced PER-ee, meaning dweller by the pear tree. It's a short, plainspoken name with an outdoorsy, down-to-earth feel that works easily for everyday use.
Meaning & Origin of Perry
Meaning: Dweller by the pear tree.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Perry
PER-eeIPA /ˈpɛri/
Popularity of Perry
Perry has appeared in U.S. baby name records since 1880, when it reached its highest point at #101 with 134 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it ranked #1242 with 160 babies, so more than a century after its peak, it's still being given to a similar number of children each year.
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FAQ
What does the name Perry mean?
Dweller by the pear tree. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Perry?
Perry is pronounced PER-ee (IPA: /ˈpɛri/).
Is Perry a popular name right now?
Perry peaked at #101 in 1880 and is ranked #1242 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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