Peris
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Peris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 6 babies have been named Peris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Peris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,206 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,206
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Peris is also used as a girl name, ranked #54466.
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Latin origin
"iron, strong as metal"
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About the Name Peris
Peris is a boy name .
Is Peris a boy or girl name? Peris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,206 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54,466. Peris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Peris is currently ranked #22,206 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Peris include Per, Pey, Peie, and Perkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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