Perry vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Perry Rank #1,243

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Perry or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Gerald mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Perry and Gerald boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.