Quay vs Perman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quay

Boy #16,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wharf, landing place"

Origin: Old Northern French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,372
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Perman

Boy #16,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"command, edict, royal decree"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Central Asian Uyghur Kazakh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,292
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Quay Rank #16,372
Perman Rank #16,292

Perman is more popular, ranked #16292 vs #16372 for Quay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quay or Perman more popular?

Perman is more popular, ranked #16292 compared to Quay at #16372 in the United States.

What do Quay and Perman mean?

Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin). Perman means "command, edict, royal decree" (Persian origin).

Are Quay and Perman boy or girl names?

Quay is primarily a boy name. Perman is primarily a boy name.

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