Gertrude vs Peri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gertrude

Girl #4,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear of strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,693
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gertie, Trudie, Trudy

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Peri

Girl #5,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Turkish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,380
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per

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Popularity Comparison

Gertrude Rank #4,693
Peri Rank #5,380

Gertrude is more popular, ranked #4693 vs #5380 for Peri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gertrude ___

  • Gertrude Rose
  • Gertrude May
  • Gertrude Louise
  • Gertrude Ann
  • Gertrude Eleanor
  • Gertrude Jane

Peri ___

  • Peri Rose
  • Peri June
  • Peri Mae
  • Peri Claire
  • Peri Violet
  • Peri Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gertrude

Mildred Edmund Cornelius Prudence Humphrey

If you choose Peri

Zara Iris Felix Jasper Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gertrude or Peri more popular?

Gertrude is more popular, ranked #4693 compared to Peri at #5380 in the United States.

What do Gertrude and Peri mean?

Gertrude means "spear of strength" (Germanic origin). Peri means "fairy, magical being" (Persian origin).

Are Gertrude and Peri boy or girl names?

Gertrude is primarily a girl name. Peri is primarily a girl name.

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