Boy name
Perry name meaning
“dweller near a pear tree”
Perry is a masculine name meaning “dweller near a pear tree,” with one origin in an English surname. Its source word is Old English pirige, meaning “pear tree.” The surname later became a given name; Perry can also shorten other names, and Peri is a spelling variant.
What does Perry mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Perry
One origin of Perry is an English surname from Old English pirige, meaning pear tree, later adopted as a given name. Perry can also be a shortened form of other names.
Name combinations with Perry
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Perry, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Perry: dweller near a pear tree
- Jun: the month of June
- Setiaji: loyalty and honor
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Meaning of each word
- Perry: dweller near a pear tree
- Sumpeno: dream, aspiration
- Indrianto: sensory faculties
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Perry Hadiwibowo
Meaning of each word
- Perry: dweller near a pear tree
- Hadiwibowo: excellent and authoritative
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Meaning of each word
- Manahara: captivating the heart
- Perry: dweller near a pear tree
- Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
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Perry Baja
Meaning of each word
- Perry: dweller near a pear tree
- Baja: strong, hard metal
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Perry Afriansyah Kusumanegara
Meaning of each word
- Perry: dweller near a pear tree
- Afriansyah: king
- Kusumanegara: flower of the realm
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How to pronounce Perry
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦺꦂꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮨᮁᮛᮤ |
Is Perry a boy’s name?
Yes, Perry is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Perry ranks #2,961 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Perry
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Perry
- Perry Warjiyo · b. 1959
- Perry Pantauw
- Perry Bernard Pada · b. 1964
- Perry Kogoya · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Perry
What is the meaning of Perry?
Perry means dweller near a pear tree. One origin of Perry is an English surname from Old English pirige, meaning pear tree, later adopted as a given name. Perry can also be a shortened form of other names.
Is Perry a boy’s name?
Yes, Perry is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Perry?
Perry is of European origin.
How many syllables does Perry have?
Perry has 2 syllables (Per-ry) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Perry?
Perry ranks #2,961 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Perry?
Other spellings: Peri.
What full names go well with Perry?
Some ideas: Perry Jun Setiaji; Perry Sumpeno Indrianto; Perry Hadiwibowo.
Famous people named Perry?
Notable people named Perry include Perry Warjiyo, Perry Pantauw, Perry Bernard Pada.
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