Perkins - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Perkins \p(e)-rki-ns, per-kins\ is a variant of Perkin (English), and the meaning of Perkins is "rock". See also Parkins.

The baby name Perkins sounds like Parkin and Perkyn. Other similar baby names are Persons, Parks, Parkes, Parken, Parsons and Prinz.

Perkins is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#161 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Perkins. Compare Perkins with its source form and related boy names.