Perry vs Terry

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 #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Perry Rank #1,243

Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Perry or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Terry mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Perry and Terry boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.