Archibald vs Perry

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
Nicknames
Per

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Archibald Rank #1,179
Perry Rank #1,243

Archibald is more popular, ranked #1179 vs #1243 for Perry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Archibald ___

  • Archibald James
  • Archibald William
  • Archibald George
  • Archibald Edward
  • Archibald Charles
  • Archibald Henry

Perry ___

  • Perry James
  • Perry Lee
  • Perry Andrew
  • Perry Thomas
  • Perry Alexander
  • Perry Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Archibald

Cecily Beatrice Theodore Edmund Harriet

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Archibald or Perry more popular?

Archibald is more popular, ranked #1179 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Archibald and Perry mean?

Archibald means "genuine, bold" (Germanic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Archibald and Perry boy or girl names?

Archibald is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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