Perry vs Down

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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Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Perry Rank #1,243

Down Rank #63,580

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

Is Perry or Down more popular?

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

What do Perry and Down mean?

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

Are Perry and Down boy or girl names?

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