Dale vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Dale or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Dale and Perry mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Dale and Perry boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.