Percy vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Percy Rank #1,256
Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1256 for Percy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

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 Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Percy or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Perry mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Percy and Perry boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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