James vs Perri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Perri

Girl #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree dweller"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,642
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Perri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Perri Rank #3,642

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3642 for Perri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Perri ___

  • Perri Ann
  • Perri Grace
  • Perri Lynn
  • Perri Mae
  • Perri Rose
  • Perri Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Perri

Carly Terri Jamie Sheri Devin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Perri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Perri at #3642 in the United States.

What do James and Perri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Perri means "pear tree dweller" (Middle English origin).

Are James and Perri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Perri is primarily a girl name.

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