Perl vs Rowe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perl

Girl #5,576 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Latin via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish/Ashkenazi American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,576
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Perl Rank #5,576
Rowe Rank #3,569

Rowe is more popular, ranked #3569 vs #5576 for Perl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Perl ___

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

Rowe ___

  • Rowe James
  • Rowe William
  • Rowe Alexander
  • Rowe Edward
  • Rowe Thomas
  • Rowe Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Perl

Esther Goldie Rivka Ora Hana

If you choose Rowe

Cole Finn Wren Ivy Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perl or Rowe more popular?

Rowe is more popular, ranked #3569 compared to Perl at #5576 in the United States.

What do Perl and Rowe mean?

Perl means "pearl" (Latin via Yiddish origin). Rowe means "hedgerow, boundary" (Old English origin).

Are Perl and Rowe boy or girl names?

Perl is primarily a girl name. Rowe is primarily a boy name.

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