Emrys vs Perri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Rys

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Perri

Girl #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree dweller"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,642
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Perri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emrys Rank #1,144
Perri Rank #3,642

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #3642 for Perri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emrys ___

  • Emrys Rhys
  • Emrys Llewellyn
  • Emrys Arthur
  • Emrys Owen
  • Emrys Finn
  • Emrys Caden

Perri ___

  • Perri Ann
  • Perri Grace
  • Perri Lynn
  • Perri Mae
  • Perri Rose
  • Perri Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emrys

Rhys Gwyneth Taliesin Elspeth Seren

If you choose Perri

Carly Terri Jamie Sheri Devin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emrys or Perri more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Perri at #3642 in the United States.

What do Emrys and Perri mean?

Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin). Perri means "pear tree dweller" (Middle English origin).

Are Emrys and Perri boy or girl names?

Emrys is primarily a boy name. Perri is primarily a girl name.

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