Oliver vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
15,343
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ollie, Oli

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Perry Rank #1,243

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1243 for Perry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Perry more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Perry mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Oliver and Perry boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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