Halsey
Meaning
"hazel island"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,472
- Total SSA Count
- 45
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Hal
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"hazel island"
Origin: Old English
"pear tree dweller"
Origin: Middle English
Halsey is more popular, ranked #3472 vs #3642 for Perri.
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Halsey is more popular, ranked #3472 compared to Perri at #3642 in the United States.
Halsey means "hazel island" (Old English origin). Perri means "pear tree dweller" (Middle English origin).
Halsey is primarily a girl name. Perri is primarily a girl name.