Nazareth vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nazareth Rank #2,021
Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #2021 for Nazareth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nazareth ___

  • Nazareth Grace
  • Nazareth Marie
  • Nazareth Joy
  • Nazareth Faith
  • Nazareth Rose
  • Nazareth Isabel

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 Nazareth

Bethlehem Jordan Zion Eden Gabriel

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nazareth or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Nazareth at #2021 in the United States.

What do Nazareth and Perry mean?

Nazareth means "watchpost, guard" (Hebrew origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Nazareth and Perry boy or girl names?

Nazareth is primarily a girl name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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