Back to Baby Names

Monroe vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Monroe Rank #1,282
Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monroe or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Perry mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Monroe and Perry boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons