Perry vs Dale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Perry Rank #1,243

Dale Rank #1,309

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Perry or Dale more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Perry and Dale mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Perry and Dale boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.