Perrin vs Cary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perrin

Boy #3,772 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little rock, little stone"

Origin: Old French diminutive of Pierre

French English Medieval

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Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Perrin Rank #3,772

Cary Rank #3,642

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 vs #3772 for Perrin.

Is Perrin or Cary more popular?

Cary is more popular, ranked #3642 compared to Perrin at #3772 in the United States.

What do Perrin and Cary mean?

Perrin means "little rock, little stone" (Old French diminutive of Pierre origin). Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin).

Are Perrin and Cary boy or girl names?

Perrin is primarily a boy name. Cary is primarily a boy name.