Perry vs Rodney

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

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Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,086
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rod, Roddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Perry Rank #1,243
Rodney Rank #1,086

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1243 for Perry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Perry ___

  • Perry James
  • Perry Lee
  • Perry Andrew
  • Perry Thomas
  • Perry Alexander
  • Perry Cole

Rodney ___

  • Rodney James
  • Rodney Lee
  • Rodney Wayne
  • Rodney Earl
  • Rodney Gene
  • Rodney Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

If you choose Rodney

Ronald Donald Gerald Beverly Sharon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Rodney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Rodney mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Perry and Rodney boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.

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