Perry vs Sonya

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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Sonya

Girl #1,915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,915
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Son

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Popularity Comparison

Perry Rank #1,243
Sonya Rank #1,915

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1915 for Sonya.

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

Sonya ___

  • Sonya Marie
  • Sonya Rose
  • Sonya Ann
  • Sonya Claire
  • Sonya Louise
  • Sonya Irina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

If you choose Sonya

Natasha Irina Tatiana Mikhail Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Sonya more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Sonya at #1915 in the United States.

What do Perry and Sonya mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Sonya means "wisdom" (Greek origin).

Are Perry and Sonya boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Sonya is primarily a girl name.

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