Perry - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Perry \p(er)-ry\ is of French origin, and its meaning is "pear tree". Also diminutive of Peregrine (Latin) "wanderer". Originally a boy's name. Author Perri Klass.

Perry has 3 variant forms: Perrey, Perri and Perrie.

For more information, see also the related name Peri.

Baby names that sound like Perry are Berry, Berri, Barry, Perah and Pera.

Perry is a common female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Perry. Click here to compare Perry with related baby names.