Perry vs Bowie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Boy #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Perry Rank #1,243

Bowie Rank #1,211

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Perry or Bowie more popular?

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Bowie mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Perry and Bowie boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.