Dewey vs Perrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perrin

Boy #3,772 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little rock, little stone"

Origin: Old French diminutive of Pierre

Cultural Roots

French English Medieval

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,772
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perry

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dewey Rank #3,607
Perrin Rank #3,772

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 vs #3772 for Perrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dewey ___

  • Dewey James
  • Dewey Wayne
  • Dewey Lee
  • Dewey Ray
  • Dewey Grant
  • Dewey Allen

Perrin ___

  • Perrin James
  • Perrin Cole
  • Perrin Fox
  • Perrin Sage
  • Perrin Grey
  • Perrin Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Perrin

Wren Marlowe Quincy Seren Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewey or Perrin more popular?

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 compared to Perrin at #3772 in the United States.

What do Dewey and Perrin mean?

Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Perrin means "little rock, little stone" (Old French diminutive of Pierre origin).

Are Dewey and Perrin boy or girl names?

Dewey is primarily a boy name. Perrin is primarily a boy name.

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