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Perry vs Monroe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,282
Total SSA Count
153
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Perry Rank #1,243
Monroe Rank #1,282

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Monroe more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Perry and Monroe mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Perry and Monroe boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.

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