Perry

Perry meaning and name origin

Perry \p(er)-ry\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Perry), is of French origin, and the meaning of Perry 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.

View a list of the 2 names that reference Perry.

Popularity of Perry

Perry is a somewhat popular first name for women (#2709 out of 4276) and an even more popular surname or last name for all people (#84 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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