Francis vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Francis

Boy #451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Italian Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#451
Total SSA Count
693
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Frank, Fran, Frankie

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Francis Rank #451
Perry Rank #1,243

Francis is more popular, ranked #451 vs #1243 for Perry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Francis ___

  • Francis James
  • Francis William
  • Francis Joseph
  • Francis Thomas
  • Francis Patrick
  • Francis Xavier

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 Francis

Charles Edmund Benedict Margaret Agnes

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Francis or Perry more popular?

Francis is more popular, ranked #451 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Francis and Perry mean?

Francis means "free man" (Germanic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Francis and Perry boy or girl names?

Francis is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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