Mesa vs Perl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mesa

Girl #5,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"table, flat-topped plateau"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

American Hispanic Southwest American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,590
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mes

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mesa Rank #5,590
Perl Rank #5,576

Perl is more popular, ranked #5576 vs #5590 for Mesa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mesa ___

  • Mesa Jade
  • Mesa Rose
  • Mesa Lynn
  • Mesa Claire
  • Mesa Sage
  • Mesa Dawn

Perl ___

  • Perl Rose
  • Perl Marie
  • Perl Jane
  • Perl Anne
  • Perl Louise
  • Perl Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mesa

River Stone Sage Canyon Willow

If you choose Perl

Esther Goldie Rivka Ora Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mesa or Perl more popular?

Perl is more popular, ranked #5576 compared to Mesa at #5590 in the United States.

What do Mesa and Perl mean?

Mesa means "table, flat-topped plateau" (Spanish origin). Perl means "pearl" (Latin via Yiddish origin).

Are Mesa and Perl boy or girl names?

Mesa is primarily a girl name. Perl is primarily a girl name.

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