Perry vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Perry Rank #1,243

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Perry or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Elmer mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Perry and Elmer boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.