Perry vs Willie

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Perry Rank #1,243
Willie Rank #1,376

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1376 for Willie.

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

Willie ___

  • Willie James
  • Willie Ray
  • Willie Dean
  • Willie Scott
  • Willie Lee
  • Willie Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

If you choose Willie

Bobby Tommy Jimmy Betty Patty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Willie more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Willie at #1376 in the United States.

What do Perry and Willie mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Perry and Willie boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Willie is primarily a boy name.

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