Perri vs Rhys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perri

Girl #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree dweller"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,642
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Perri

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Rhys

Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#354
Total SSA Count
946
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Perri Rank #3,642
Rhys Rank #354

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #3642 for Perri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Perri ___

  • Perri Ann
  • Perri Grace
  • Perri Lynn
  • Perri Mae
  • Perri Rose
  • Perri Kate

Rhys ___

  • Rhys Owen
  • Rhys Liam
  • Rhys David
  • Rhys Morgan
  • Rhys Evan
  • Rhys Gareth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Perri

Carly Terri Jamie Sheri Devin

If you choose Rhys

Seren Nia Cai Carys Bryn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perri or Rhys more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Perri at #3642 in the United States.

What do Perri and Rhys mean?

Perri means "pear tree dweller" (Middle English origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Perri and Rhys boy or girl names?

Perri is primarily a girl name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.

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