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Perry
Perry means “A pear tree”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 1000 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Perry — a boy name from the Surname tradition — is distinctive but not obscure. Its meaning, "A pear tree", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Parry is on your shortlist, Perry belongs in the same conversation.
Perry meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: A pear tree
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Perry to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Perry as P·E·R·R·Y, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Perry is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Perry variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Perrya, Perrye, Perryy, Perr.
- Nicknames: Per and P.
- Middle names: Pair Perry with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Perry middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Parry, Perri, Peri, Priya, Pierre — full picks on the sibling names for Perry guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Perry? Browse our names like Perry guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
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Frequently asked about Perry
What does the name Perry mean?
Perry means "A pear tree" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Perry is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Perry?
Perry originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Perry?
Perry has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Perry a boy's or girl's name?
Perry is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Perry in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Perry sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Perry?
Names that share Perry's sound and style include Parry, Perri, Peri, Priya, Pierre.
What middle names pair well with Perry?
Good middle-name fits for Perry pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Perry is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Perry is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Perry?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Perry share its rhythm without rhyming — Parry, Perri, Peri all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.