Perry vs Wylie

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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Wylie

Boy #1,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"charming, wily"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,233
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Wy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Perry Rank #1,243
Wylie Rank #1,233

Wylie is more popular, ranked #1233 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

Wylie ___

  • Wylie James
  • Wylie Cole
  • Wylie Bear
  • Wylie Fox
  • Wylie Scout
  • Wylie Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

If you choose Wylie

Rowan Finley Scout Sage Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Wylie more popular?

Wylie is more popular, ranked #1233 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Wylie mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Wylie means "charming, wily" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Perry and Wylie boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Wylie is primarily a boy name.

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