Down vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Northern Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,580
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Down Rank #63,580
Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #63580 for Down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Down or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Perry mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Down and Perry boy or girl names?

Down is primarily a girl name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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