Bobby 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

Bobby Rank #1,126
Perry Rank #1,243

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1243 for Perry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bobby ___

  • Bobby James
  • Bobby Ray
  • Bobby Lee
  • Bobby Dean
  • Bobby Wayne
  • Bobby Dale

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 Bobby

Billy Tommy Susie Jimmy Danny

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bobby or Perry more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Perry mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Bobby and Perry boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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