Perry

At a Glance: Name: Perry – Meaning: dweller by the pear tree – Origin: English – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: PER-ee

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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

Phonetic: PER-ee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Perry mean?

Dweller by the pear tree. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Perry)

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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