Elvis vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elvis

Boy #1,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all wise (from Norse Alviss)"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,171
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
El

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Elvis Rank #1,171
Perry Rank #1,243

Elvis is more popular, ranked #1171 vs #1243 for Perry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elvis ___

  • Elvis Aaron
  • Elvis James
  • Elvis Ray
  • Elvis Dean
  • Elvis Lee
  • Elvis Wayne

Perry ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elvis

Johnny Jerry Waylon Dolly Patsy

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elvis or Perry more popular?

Elvis is more popular, ranked #1171 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Elvis and Perry mean?

Elvis means "all wise (from Norse Alviss)" (Old Norse origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Elvis and Perry boy or girl names?

Elvis is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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