Perl - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Perl \p(e)-rl\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "fruit, result".

Baby names that sound like Perl are Berl, Berle and Burl. Other similar baby names are Peal, Peel, Pell and Per.

Perl is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Perl. Compare Perl with related baby names.