Perry vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Perry Rank #1,243

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Perry or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Ernest mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Perry and Ernest boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.