Perry - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Perry \p(er)-ry\ is pronounced PARE-ee. Surname and a short form of Peregrine (Latin) "traveler, wanderer". Also possibly derived from an Old English word referring to a person who lived or worked around a pear tree. Modern use has been inspired by fictional detective Perry Mason. Matthew Calbraith Perry was the Americal naval officer who established American trade relations with Japan in 1854. Singer Perry Como; designer Perry Ellis.

Perry has 2 variant forms: Parry and Perrie.

Baby names that sound like Perry are Berry, Barry, Parr, Parrey, Pierre, Per and Peer.

Perry is a very popular 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 Perry. Click here to compare Perry with related baby names.