Trending Baby Name Story

Name Profile

Perry

Perry is a masculine name with unusual roots that combine to paint a picture of an explorative soul. First recorded in the 16th century, Perry seems to be primarily a variant of the Old English pyrige, referring to "one who dwells near the pear tree." A uniquely specific title, Perry embraces the early cultivation of the tender fruit in British history during this period. Abandoned by the Romans, the pear had grown feral and bitter but, under the care of innovative foragers, would find a new lease of life as a pleasant wine. By the 17th-century, the newly transformed pear became a favorite among the gentry. Overseas, the first pear tree was planted in 1620, shortly after the arrival of the Pilgrims—forever linking Perry to the Latin Peregrine, meaning "traveler" or "pilgrim."
British, Roman Male
Find Similar Names

Meaning

Pilgrim, traveller

Popularity

89 views

Favorites

0 saves

Popularity trend

Pronunciation

PEH-ree

Rate this Name

0.0 (0 ratings)

Log in to rate this name

Name Story

Traits

  • Adventurous
  • Independent
  • Curious
  • Friendly

Compatibility

Perry pairs well with classic names for siblings, adding a touch of modern flair. As a middle name, it complements longer first names nicely. This name works well in a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings due to its versatile and timeless nature.

Adventurous Independent Curious Friendly

Spotlight

Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Perry Como

Perry Como

Musician

Born: May 18, 1912 · Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Portrait of Perry Smith

Perry Smith

Criminal

Born: October 27, 1928 · Huntington, Nevada, USA

Portrait of Perry Farrell

Perry Farrell

Musician

Born: March 29, 1959 · Queens, New York, USA

Portrait of Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis

Fashion Designer

Born: March 3, 1940 · Portsmouth, Virginia, USA

Portrait of Perry King

Perry King

Actor

Born: April 30, 1948 · Alliance, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Perry Saturn

Perry Saturn

Wrestler

Born: October 25, 1966 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Similar Names

Yelena

Shinning light
Emilia

Rival, laborious, eager
Amari

Promised by God, Strength
Talon

Bird claw
Ohana

Family
Elsa

God is my oath
Explore More Names

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Perry Original form
  • Perey French
  • Пэрри Russian
  • 佩里 Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Persian
  • Punjabi
  • Hindi

Cultural Adaptations

  • ペリー (Perī) Japanese
  • 페리 (Peli) Korean
  • پری (Pari) Persian
  • ਪੈਰੀ (Pairī) Punjabi
  • पेरी (Perī) Hindi

Share this name

Share: X Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp

Frequently Asked Questions about Perry

What does Perry mean?
Pilgrim, traveller
What is the origin of Perry?
Perry has British, Roman origins.
Is Perry popular?
Perry has been viewed 89 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Perry?
Similar names include Yelena, Emilia, Amari, Talon, Ohana.
How do you pronounce Perry?
Perry is pronounced PEH-ree.

Get 50 Unique Baby Names Delivered Weekly

Join our newsletter for name inspiration and cultural insights.