Emrys vs Perry

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

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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

Emrys Rank #1,144
Perry Rank #1,243

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1243 for Perry.

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

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 Emrys

Rhys Gwyneth Taliesin Elspeth Seren

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emrys or Perry more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Emrys and Perry mean?

Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Emrys and Perry boy or girl names?

Emrys is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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