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Dodd vs Perman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dodd

Boy #15,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round, short person"

Origin: Middle English nickname

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,900
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Perman

Boy #16,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"command, edict, royal decree"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Central Asian Uyghur Kazakh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,292
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dodd Rank #15,900
Perman Rank #16,292

Dodd is more popular, ranked #15900 vs #16292 for Perman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodd or Perman more popular?

Dodd is more popular, ranked #15900 compared to Perman at #16292 in the United States.

What do Dodd and Perman mean?

Dodd means "round, short person" (Middle English nickname origin). Perman means "command, edict, royal decree" (Persian origin).

Are Dodd and Perman boy or girl names?

Dodd is primarily a boy name. Perman is primarily a boy name.

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