Perry vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Perry Rank #1,243

West Rank #1,339

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1339 for West.

Is Perry or West more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Perry and West mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Perry and West boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.