Eri vs Perel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perel

Girl #3,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Yiddish from Latin

Cultural Roots

Jewish Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,094
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pearl, Peri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eri Rank #3,283
Perel Rank #3,094

Perel is more popular, ranked #3094 vs #3283 for Eri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eri ___

  • Eri Rose
  • Eri Mae

Perel ___

  • Perel Rose
  • Perel Ruth
  • Perel Miriam
  • Perel Leah
  • Perel Esther
  • Perel Sarah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eri

Kai Nami

If you choose Perel

Shlomo Rivka Hershel Gittel Moishe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eri or Perel more popular?

Perel is more popular, ranked #3094 compared to Eri at #3283 in the United States.

What do Eri and Perel mean?

Eri means "blessed prize" (Japanese origin). Perel means "pearl" (Yiddish from Latin origin).

Are Eri and Perel boy or girl names?

Eri is primarily a girl name. Perel is primarily a girl name.

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